In my last blog ("Learning to Be Assertive - Part I") I discussed some therapeutic techniques that may be used in overcoming timidity, shyness, and insecure feelings in the workplace as well as in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imgorthand via Getty Images Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents ...

Q. This may sound like a trivial problem, and I know it is, in the scheme of things, but I am still stressed about it. I went to get my hair done for the Christmas formal. I had pics of the way I ...

Clinical therapist Logan Cohen discusses the five "starter sentences" to help you be assertive. Plenty of us avoid being too assertive for fear of coming off as mean or overly aggressive. This can be ...

This post originally appeared on the Crew blog. I used to hate answering questions in class. I mean what if I got it wrong or what if I didn’t say it right? Nope, too many risks. Instead of answering ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

An Assertive Communication in the Workplace seminar will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, atMRA – The Management Association,3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, Moline. The cost is $225 ...