Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

Being “nice” is a healthy action that we should all practice, but being assertive will get you where you need to go. If you’re an entrepreneur but not a naturally assertive person (like myself), ...

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 ...

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 ...

Early in my career, a boss told me I was "too direct" and my coworkers couldn't handle me. I didn't want to hide my greatest strength as an assertive person. I eventually learned when to be direct and ...

Jane felt herself shrinking in her chair as she listened to her boss drone on about the company's latest project. She knew she should say something but couldn't find the words. The other team members ...

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 ...

Many people want to be more assertive in the workplace. Being assertive can help you voice your opinions to your coworkers, help you negotiate that promotion and pay raise, and also has a number of ...

Gone are the days when you could sell a product or operate a business and people would beat a path to your door. There's tremendous competition in the global marketplace, and consumers can purchase a ...