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 ...

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

There’s a powerful difference between getting what you want and alienating everyone in the process. That difference often boils down to understanding aggression vs assertiveness. One builds walls ...

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 ...

There are times when leaders must focus on directives and require behaviors with immediate effect rather than working to influence individuals toward a desired action or behavior further down the road ...

There is a famous adage that says, "Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean." Being an effective communicator is listed as one of the top skills in almost every job description, ...