Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

I was coaching a client recently who told me that in her performance evaluation, the manager she reported to told her she needed to be "more assertive" in her communication. Interestingly, just a few ...

Assertive communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. Think of it as a healthy midpoint between passive communication and aggressive communication. When ...

We’d all like to confidently stand our ground and openly express our feelings to those around us, whether it’s to decline an invitation or stand up to a co-worker. But it doesn’t come easy. “Many ...

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 ...

My own experience understanding the need for assertiveness in business was working for a professional practice of accountants. Back in the 1990s in that fee earning type of culture, if you were not a ...

Communication is one of the major skills covered in cognitive behavioral therapy. Although therapy is often with an individual, relationship problems are a common focus of treatment. Helping someone ...

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 ...