Suffice it to say, being assertive is important — but learning to adopt the communication style doesn’t have to be hard.

Demonstrate assertiveness without being overbearing or disrespectful to others, setting a precedent for excellence through your actions. Lead by example and showcase assertiveness as a positive ...

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Assertive Communication: On and Off the Job focuses on practical ways to project self-confidence; recognize the differences between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior; develop the skills ...

Below, I provide an example of how aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication styles play out in a commonplace situation between a husband and a wife: ...

Collaborative and competitive communication approaches to conflict resolution are two of the five styles identified by Kenneth Thomas and Ralph Kilmann. The other three -- compromising, avoiding ...

Employ these principles to adopt an assertive communication style. •Own your words and feelings. Be proactive, speak up, and manage the stories you tell yourself about the situation.

Both assertive communication and innovation require self-confidence and respect for the needs of others involved, thus giving the courage to act and to pause, listen and reflect.