If you want people to respect you, you'll need to learn how to be more assertive, and the most assertive people do certain ...

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 ...

In today's hybrid workplaces, many employees need help to speak up and make their voices heard. The fear of being fired or appearing uninformed intimidates them greatly. However, it's essential to ...

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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 ...

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 ...

If you're anything like me, you've choked back tears while having a serious conversation with your boss at least once — and for me, it happens even when I'm not the one being pulled up on something.

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 ...

Silence is often praised as politeness, but stay too quiet and it quickly becomes a trap. Many people hesitate to speak up not because they lack opinions but because they fear being judged too ...

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 ...