There are four main styles of communication, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Dr. Karin Ryan, a licensed psychologist with Nystrom & Associates explains the four steps to ...

This post was co-written by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis. Imagine you're on a tight deadline for a specific project (e.g., a school assignment or work task) and have a full plate. One of your ...

Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one’s abilities, skills and competence. It’s a firm ...

Have you ever felt unheard in your marriage? Does your partner merely think about what they’ll say next instead of actively listening to your ideas and feelings? Do you feel accused when you have a ...