Assertive communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. Think of it as a healthy midpoint between passive communication and aggressive communication. When ...

To run a successful business, your management must effectively communicate with your staff, and your staff must effectively communicate with management. This helps to avoid misunderstandings that can ...

Assertive Communication: On and Off the Job is a course that focuses on practical ways to project self-confidence; recognize the differences between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior; ...

In general, confrontation and conflict shouldn’t really ever amount to physical violence, so, to ensure that, there is one more step you can take. Janet Aalfs, from the Valley Women’s Martial Arts, ...

I was coaching a client recently who told me that in her performance evaluation, the manager she reported to told her she needed to be "more assertive" in her communication. Interestingly, just a few ...

Have you ever felt unheard in your marriage? Does your partner merely think about what they’ll say next instead of actively listening to your ideas and feelings? Do you feel accused when you have a ...