Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

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 ...

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 ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...

Being “nice” is a healthy action that we should all practice, but being assertive will get you where you need to go. If you’re an entrepreneur but not a naturally assertive person (like myself), ...

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 ...

Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it's a transformative reality achievable ...

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.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Self-confidence is the cornerstone of being assertive, and this is where you begin if you ...

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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 ...

I have been called aggressive many times when I was simply trying to do my job well. If you have ever run into that mislabeling, or misinterpretation, or feel like you’ve been told to watch your tone, ...