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), ...

This post originally appeared on the Crew blog. I used to hate answering questions in class. I mean what if I got it wrong or what if I didn’t say it right? Nope, too many risks. Instead of answering ...

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 ...

It’s not easy to be assertive: to stand up for your needs; to communicate to others what you really feel, especially when you know it might conflict with their point of view. But assertiveness is ...

If you asked most people if there's a difference between being assertive and being outright aggressive, they'd tell you yes. If you asked the same people to be less aggressive and be more assertive, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Navigating the world of professional services requires not only expertise in your field but also the ability to discern the intentions of potential clients. Assertiveness is an invaluable skill in ...

We all have skills, opinions and ideas that we feel confident about. But whether or not other people — a boss, colleague, friend, partner or new acquaintance — feel the same depends on how you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imgorthand via Getty Images Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents ...