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), ...

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

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 ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Self-confidence is the cornerstone of being assertive, and this is where you begin if you ...

It can be rough when you don't feel like you're heard in a conversation, but it can be even worse when someone hears exactly what you're saying and tries to steamroll right over you. Here are a few ...

In many workplaces today, employees' confidence diminishes quietly due to low self-esteem and confidence. Factors like how employees are treated affect self-esteem if they feel they are not valued.It ...

It’s essential to know whether your level of assertiveness is optimal. To be assured that the way you stand up for yourself is likely to produce the desired results, you need to feel confident in how ...

One of my recent coaching clients, whom I’ll call Rodney, was senior director of sales for a medium-sized company. Rodney had a reputation of being a bully. He ordered people around, very rarely ...

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 ...