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Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

Assertiveness in the workplace can be mistaken for aggressiveness, yet being aggressive tends to happen when you want to leave a mark. Comments about a co-worker can go too far. You get called out for ...

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, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...