You're a powerhouse, constantly seeking growth and charging forward. But even the most driven individuals can get stuck feeling held back at times. From my years of coaching high achievers and global ...

This post was co-written by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis. Imagine you're on a tight deadline for a specific project (e.g., a school assignment or work task) and have a full plate. One of your ...

Getting people to respect you is easy if you learn how to be more assertive by improving your communication skills the right way. A common misconception is that you need to act like an extrovert to ...

Do you want a healthier relationship? We all do, of course. But while mutual trust—the bedrock of any intimate relationship—and respect and empathy are crucial elements of longevity, let’s take a ...

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the military, human resources, and coaching, Clay addresses a common challenge among high-performing professionals: balancing clarity and confidence in ...

There are times when leaders must focus on directives and require behaviors with immediate effect rather than working to influence individuals toward a desired action or behavior further down the road ...

I have been called aggressive many times when I was simply trying to do my job well. If you have ever run into that mislabeling, or misinterpretation, or feel like you’ve been told to watch your tone, ...

Assertive Communication: On and Off the Job is a course that focuses on practical ways to project self-confidence; recognize the differences between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior; ...

For those looking to climb the corporate ladder in the U.S., here's an idea you might not have considered: debate training. According to a new research paper, people who learn the basics of debate are ...

Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

Assertiveness training in nursing education aims to equip practitioners with the confidence and communication skills required to express ideas, set boundaries and advocate effectively for patient ...