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 ...

I was coaching a client recently who told me that in her performance evaluation, the manager she reported to told her she needed to be "more assertive" in her communication. Interestingly, just a few ...

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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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

The purpose of communication is to share ideas and negotiate relationships. Yet many an idea and relationship have suffered as a result of our limited abilities to communicate effectively. At work in ...

Rakesh Godhwani is Founder & CEO, School of Meaningful Experiences. Tina, the manager, wanted her colleague, Rahul, to change the perspective of his presentation. She preferred a direct, hard-hitting ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

Have you ever felt unheard in your marriage? Does your partner merely think about what they’ll say next instead of actively listening to your ideas and feelings? Do you feel accused when you have a ...