Assertiveness shouldn't be equated with dominance. Rather than pushing for respect, people with these naturally assertive ...

For those of you who lean toward the passive side—who struggle with being assertive—you know the day will come when the difficult conversation you've been meaning to have will be unavoidable. And I ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...

Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

As a culture, we have yet to learn about assertiveness. As we have seen from the media, aggression is more the modus operands of today. As a collective, we’ve seen violence perpetrated way too often, ...

Here’s how empathy and assertiveness are scientifically proven to establish you as the confidant everyone values and trusts. In every friend group, there’s usually a person whose presence alone ...