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 ...

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When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...