Most people likely think of assertiveness as “speaking up”—honestly expressing how they feel, standing up for themselves, and finding the courage to say no. This traditional form of social ...

Assertiveness is an important trait in leaders. It's the force that pushes new ideas, does moonshots and leads people to achievement they didn't know they were capable of. Assertiveness shows up when ...

Organizational leaders who come across as low or high in assertiveness tend to be seen as less effective, according to a study coming out in the February issue of the Journal of Personality and Social ...

Assertiveness describes an attitude which is self-assured and confident, without being aggressive or rude. It involves asserting your rights by using words to put across a point of view, while ...

In 2024, where skillsets and roles are continually evolving, staying updated with industry trends and continually upskilling is essential. Assertiveness in the workplace has always been a valuable ...

Assertiveness is a great virtue especially in Nigeria where the default behaviour by many work colleagues is to psych you out and size you up, to determine whether or not you fall in the category of ...

I rarely disagree with the opinions expressed by columnist Lucy Kellaway. In a recent column, "The sheer bliss of just saying no", she wrote: "Yes can be said by any old fool, while no requires ...