Most people likely think of assertiveness as “speaking up”—honestly expressing how they feel, standing up for themselves, and finding the courage to say no. This traditional form of social ...

Figuring out a handful of go-to ways to be more assertive and confident is often easier said than done. For many of us, the very thought of speaking up at a meeting or saying no to a friend is enough ...

You don’t want to fight. You don’t want to be hassled. You don’t want to disappoint them. It’s easier to just nod and give them what they want. But later you feel frustrated, trapped and depressed ...

How often have you heard of people being “assertive” or of you lacking “assertiveness”? By definition, assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. In the ...

Women are seldom associated with the word ‘assertive.’ They are often considered gentle, timid, and sometimes submissive. This stereotypical image of a woman’s personality is gradually eroding, and ...