There is one skill that can help you effectively stand up to the bossy co-worker, an overbearing manager or a difficult team. It can also help your self-esteem and positively impact both personal ...

Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

This probably won't be a shocker, but I am assertive as f*ck. I come from a long line of strong-ass women who know what they want and aren't afraid to ask for it. I learned from the best. I am proud ...

Being a doormat is not a personality trait—it’s a pattern. It’s what happens when you’re trained to put everyone else’s comfort before your own, when “no” feels like a four-letter word, and when you ...

Guilt can be a difficult emotion to deal with. But it can be really difficult if you didn't do anything to deserve that guilt. Here are the three ways to respond when someone guilts you. 1) The best ...

We're faced with many choices in the world today. We're all built with the instinct for fight or flight when faced with confrontation. A bully can gain courage if you don't have to meet in person.

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Many people want to be more assertive in the workplace. Being assertive can help you voice your opinions to your coworkers, help you negotiate that promotion and pay raise, and also has a number of ...

Many people want to be more assertive in the workplace. Being assertive can help you voice your opinions to your coworkers, help you negotiate that promotion and pay raise, and also has a number of ...

There are the official rules (don't steal, lie, or cheat, etc.), and then there are the often unspoken "unofficial rules"—the latter being way harder to follow, or even identify. Those pesky ...

When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...