Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

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“If fact-based journalism is under assault from many quarters, we need to come out from a defensive crouch, and be proactive in talking about the work, how we serve the public interest, and to be ...

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 ...

There are the official rules (don't steal, lie, or cheat, etc.), and then there are the often unspoken "unofficial rules"—the latter being way harder to follow, or even identify. Those pesky ...

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 ...

People often tell me they admire my courage to demand what I need. I don’t see it as courage. I see it as being clear and direct about what I need to do my work and support my health. There seems to ...

Assertiveness at work can be a valuable asset; it can help you get your ideas across, and reinforce boundaries with others. It can be difficult to learn, particularly if you're more shy by nature, but ...

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), ...

Vivek Ramaswamy called them the generation that will save America, but they're better known as Gen Z. They're tech-savvy, expressive, counter-cultural… and they get a bad rap. While their role in ...

Dr. Karin Ryan from Nystrom & Associates is here with ways to empower you to be assertive in your relationships. There are four main styles of communication and it can be helpful to be aware of them ...