Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

Assertiveness and self-esteem are deeply intertwined, forming a foundation for emotional health, effective communication, and personal growth. Assertiveness—the ability to stand up for one’s needs and ...

A study found that debate training may improve your chances of being promoted into leadership roles. Learning to argue well teaches assertiveness, a key leadership skill. An MIT researcher involved in ...

When we're making changes, we have a desire to do things differently, to work to change our behavior and also change the outcomes. Moreover, we need to learn what to do in order to get what we want.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one’s abilities, skills and competence. It’s a firm ...

Assertiveness at work can be a valuable asset; it can help you get your ideas across, and reinforce boundaries with others. It can be difficult to learn, particularly if you're more shy by nature, but ...

Conventional wisdom urges us to be assertive. But a number of my clients have found assertiveness to be a mixed bag. Sure, secure, assertive bosses and coworkers may value assertiveness, but passive ...

Assertiveness isn’t just for people who love the sound of their own voice. Learn to speak up on your own terms with these 3 tips. This is the first step. Remember you have something to say. You’re on ...

Navigating the various ups and downs of life is a big part of getting older, and navigating these situations while staying true to oneself takes practice and skill. As your young adult moves through ...

Your management style sets the tone for your team in terms of how you lead and the results you will yield as a group. If you are calm-assertive type, you have a very clear idea of the procedures in ...

What underpins the workplace gender gap? It may be just words. This is the finding of a new study in Management Science out of Washington State University, in which researchers successfully made a ...