If you want to train yourself to be assertive, it's best to start small. While great change is possible, it's crucial to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. In this metaphor, Rome is what you ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. During the course of your professional career how many leaders have you come across that could be best described as a bully? How many ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one’s abilities, skills and competence. It’s a firm ...

Have you ever seen the cable television show Dog Whisperer, starring Cesar Milan? The title of the show would have you believe it is about how Cesar Milan trains dogs. That is not what this show is ...

Your management style sets the tone for your team in terms of how you lead and the results you will yield as a group. If you are calm-assertive type, you have a very clear idea of the procedures in ...

Conventional wisdom urges us to be assertive. But a number of my clients have found assertiveness to be a mixed bag. Sure, secure, assertive bosses and coworkers may value assertiveness, but passive ...

February 10, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Being assertive isn't the easiest thing to jump into when you're shy, so perhaps the best way to start is by ...

Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and ...

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, ...

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, ...