Navigating the various ups and downs of life is a big part of getting older, and navigating these situations while staying true to oneself takes practice and skill. As your young adult moves through ...

Organizational leaders who come across as low or high in assertiveness tend to be seen as less effective, according to a study coming out in the February issue of the Journal of Personality and Social ...

Everyone wants to be more confident, but not everyone knows how to be assertive. Assertive falls right between passive and aggressive. If you’re passive about voicing your opinion, you may come across ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, assertiveness has emerged as a critical trait for success. Many individuals, however, find themselves trapped in the cycle of people-pleasing, ...

Assertiveness training develops a powerful relational skill set that can significantly enhance confidence, communication, and happiness in interpersonal relationships. By learning to think and act ...

One aspect of negotiating effectively that I find challenging is the art of balancing assertiveness and empathy. Empathy scares me. When I think about empathy, the first thought that comes to mind is ...

In recent years there have been a lot of articles about the importance of teaching children empathy. As a psychotherapist (and a mom) who specializes in relationships, I could not agree more. I am ...

I rarely disagree with the opinions expressed by columnist Lucy Kellaway. In a recent column, "The sheer bliss of just saying no", she wrote: "Yes can be said by any old fool, while no requires ...