In my last blog ("Learning to Be Assertive - Part I") I discussed some therapeutic techniques that may be used in overcoming timidity, shyness, and insecure feelings in the workplace as well as in ...

Learning how to be more assertive is kind of a Goldilocks-like endeavor. You don't want to be too pushy or a doormat. Here are tips to find the balance. Think back to the last time you were seated by ...

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.

Q. This may sound like a trivial problem, and I know it is, in the scheme of things, but I am still stressed about it. I went to get my hair done for the Christmas formal. I had pics of the way I ...

They might seem like the same thing, but they're not. Being aggressive turns people off. But being assertive is a critical skill for anyone who wants to have fulfilling relationships, personal or ...

An Assertive Communication in the Workplace seminar will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, atMRA – The Management Association,3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, Moline. The cost is $225 ...