Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

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 and ...

The purpose of communication is to share ideas and negotiate relationships. Yet many an idea and relationship have suffered as a result of our limited abilities to communicate effectively. At work in ...

Right now, you could probably write a list of people with whom you always have conflict. It might be mild or it might be severe, but you just can’t seem to get in a groove with these individuals. You ...

Everyone wants to be more confident, but not everyone knows how to be assertive. Assertive falls right between passive and aggressive. If you’re passive about voicing your opinion, you may come across ...

Effective communication styles are a cornerstone of success in any high-paying career. The top 1% of earners across industries not only excel in their technical skills but also in how they communicate ...

Here we offer information about skills that may help women with disabilities communicate effectively in relationships with others including their healthcare providers. Our communication styles ...

One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

There are four types of communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Which one are you? Take the following quiz to find out. __I feel anxious, ignored, helpless, ...

People need to feel valued and understood, and that's especially true with customers. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, people are more likely to have a positive impression of ...

Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...