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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 ...

BY VICTORIA EWEN ...

When conflict is managed with assertiveness and healthy boundaries, it becomes an opportunity for growth, trust, and deeper ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who dislikes confrontation but wants to be more assertive.

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 ...

A study found that debate training may improve your chances of being promoted into leadership roles. Learning to argue well teaches assertiveness, a key leadership skill. An MIT researcher involved in ...

“I wanted to inform the regional team about my ideas, but instead, they ripped my idea apart,” recalls Jane (name and characteristics changed for anonymity), a forty-year-old regional head at a sales ...

Women who don't seem sure of themselves when speaking are much less convincing than someone who speaks with confidence and conviction. It’s a common misconception that assertiveness means being ...

Assertive employees display behavior that incorporates interpersonal communication skills. Employers and recruiters look for indications of assertiveness during the interview process, says the London ...