Some people seem to effortlessly command respect at work while others struggle to be taken seriously. Why? It often comes down to how assertive and authoritative you are. Understanding what it means ...

It’s a common misconception that for women to be more assertive at work, they need to be aggressive. That’s not the case. Assertiveness and aggression are very different. While aggression is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you feel the walls caving in on you at work because you refuse to say no? Bosses and coworkers alike, are flying off the cuff simply because your receptive to their every command. They can read you ...

A number of my clients have a hard time being assertive at work. These composite questions are typical. I include my responses. Dear Dr. Nemko: I have trouble speaking up at work and in conversations ...

If you're anything like me, you've choked back tears while having a serious conversation with your boss at least once — and for me, it happens even when I'm not the one being pulled up on something.

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