I rarely disagree with the opinions expressed by columnist Lucy Kellaway. In a recent column, "The sheer bliss of just saying no", she wrote: "Yes can be said by any old fool, while no requires ...

Assertiveness training develops a powerful relational skill set that can significantly enhance confidence, communication, and happiness in interpersonal relationships. By learning to think and act ...

You want to speak up, stand out, get your voice heard, make good points at meetings, and build a positive reputation as a worthwhile contributor—and maybe even someone with leadership potential. But ...

Assertiveness is a desirable quality for a business leader. But assertiveness takes skill. Confidently and respectfully expressing your opinions, needs and boundaries, while also being considerate of ...

Organizational leaders who come across as low or high in assertiveness tend to be seen as less effective, according to a study coming out in the February issue of the Journal of Personality and Social ...

Assertiveness gets bad press. In a male-dominated industry that’s obsessed with winning we tend to associate assertiveness with those who are pushy and domineering, whose loudness is mistaken for ...

Can you learn how to be assertive? You know, that person at work, the grocery store, or the gym who is self-assured and confident, but not aggressive? The person who is kind, sincere, and able to form ...

Assertiveness is an important trait in leaders. It's the force that pushes new ideas, does moonshots and leads people to achievement they didn't know they were capable of. Assertiveness shows up when ...

Assertiveness can make or break social situations, whether we are dealing with people one-to-one or in groups. Chris Croft discusses how to avoid being aggressive or submissive, and presents some ...

The Holy Grail of human behaviour helps us communicate while building our levels of self-esteem The art of assertiveness Dr Malie Coyne When it comes to being assertive, many of us will find ourselves ...