Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2024, where skillsets and roles are continually evolving, staying updated with industry trends and continually upskilling is essential. Assertiveness in the workplace has always been a valuable ...

My fellow blogger over at BehaveNet had an interesting entry in May of this year about a consultant coming in to talk to a psychiatric hospital staff about "physician burnout." The consultant ...

There’s a powerful difference between getting what you want and alienating everyone in the process. That difference often boils down to understanding aggression vs assertiveness. One builds walls ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...