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Being assertive in the workplace means communicating openly and directly, garnering respect from peers and superiors. Assertiveness can improve your satisfaction in the workplace, whether you are a ...

A boundary is anything that marks a limit. In relationships, boundaries define where you end and another individual begins, how each of you relates to the other, and how you are connected—independence ...

New research suggests that learning how to be assertive can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Assertiveness is a communication skill that allows you to express your needs, feelings ...

Women who don't seem sure of themselves when speaking are much less convincing than someone who speaks with confidence and conviction. It’s a common misconception that assertiveness means being ...

Most people make a common communication mistake that almost instantly makes them sound less confident, according to speaking expert and Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher: They say "I'm sorry" ...

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Assertive employees display behavior that incorporates interpersonal communication skills. Employers and recruiters look for indications of assertiveness during the interview process, says the London ...

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), ...

Collaborative and competitive communication approaches to conflict resolution are two of the five styles identified by Kenneth Thomas and Ralph Kilmann. The other three -- compromising, avoiding and ...

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 ...

This research project evaluated the development, maintenance, and generalization of assertive skills among 28 mentally retarded adults. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental ...