There is one skill that can help you effectively stand up to the bossy co-worker, an overbearing manager or a difficult team. It can also help your self-esteem and positively impact both personal ...

Proper assertiveness statements, part of a broader class of assertive communication techniques, come in handy across situations, and along with the gentle limit-setting of a gracefully delivered no, ...

Assertiveness is a popular term, and many people say they want more of it. Any self-help relationship book would be incomplete without advising the reader to be more assertive. To better understand ...

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 ...

Proper assertiveness statements, part of a broader class of assertive communication techniques, come in handy across situations, and along with the gentle limit-setting of a gracefully delivered no, ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

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

There is a famous adage that says, "Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean." Being an effective communicator is listed as one of the top skills in almost every job description, ...

When we're making changes, we have a desire to do things differently, to work to change our behavior and also change the outcomes. Moreover, we need to learn what to do in order to get what we want.

When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...