A new college graduate reported for work on the first day and looked forward to meeting with her boss. She asked if she could speak first and proceeded to inform the boss that she would not be working ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imgorthand via Getty Images Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being assertive is a skill we all need in our toolbox. It’s about standing up for yourself, expressing your thoughts, and setting ...

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 ...

Many people come to therapy because they can’t seem to put themselves first in their romantic relationship. They say things like: “I need to make them happy otherwise they won’t want to be with me.” ...

Source: Image by Clker-Free-Vector, Pixabay. Ultra-Assertiveness Can Be Necessary A subordinate at work tries to undermine you. A colleague claims your idea as her own. A stranger asks you overly ...

It’s only a matter of time before a life-long people pleaser wakes up and cries, “Enough is enough!” Instead of going with the flow to be as nice as possible, there’s often a tipping point when you ...

Sometimes it is necessary to be assertive at work, but you must be careful when dealing with colleagues who may interpret your assertive nature as pushiness, according to the Harvard Business Review.

Regrettably, I haven’t personally read any on the subject, so I’m not in a position to help … with the book request, that is. I presume you’re asking because this has been a challenge for you, and ...

Funny reactions on Twitter about being assertive when asking for a date or sexual relationship made us think about the importance of assertiveness and the balance that needs to be had. Merriam Webster ...

This post originally appeared on the Crew blog. I used to hate answering questions in class. I mean what if I got it wrong or what if I didn’t say it right? Nope, too many risks. Instead of answering ...