Being assertive is a skill we all need in our toolbox. It’s about standing up for yourself, expressing your thoughts, and setting boundaries. But let’s face it, sometimes in our quest to be assertive, ...

Source: Image by Clker-Free-Vector, Pixabay. Ultra-Assertiveness Can Be Necessary A subordinate at work tries to undermine you. A colleague claims your idea as her own. A stranger asks you overly ...

In my last blog ("Learning to Be Assertive - Part I") I discussed some therapeutic techniques that may be used in overcoming timidity, shyness, and insecure feelings in the workplace as well as in ...

Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

Conventional wisdom says that assertive people get ahead. They tell people what they think, request the resources they need, ask for raises, and don’t take no for an answer. So what are non-assertive ...

In the workplace, we all run into conflict. Many of us would love to speak up and assert ourselves to correct it. And, in a perfect world, it would be easy. You could finally tell that colleague who ...