Leaders frequently face a familiar dilemma: remain approachable and collaborative, or drive hard for results. Assertive ...

Leadership is often likened to a journey, one filled with decision-making crossroads where the right path isn’t always clearly marked. At the heart of this journey lies the leader’s ability to ...

East Asians are less likely to become leaders at US organizations than South Asians or whites partly due to relatively lower assertiveness, a study suggests. As a group, Asians are disproportionately ...

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, ...

Google the phrase “assertiveness training” and over 700,000 possibilities will pop up. Thanks to Sheryl Sandberg, “lean in” is the new mantra for women—and judging from the search options, it appears ...

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 ...