Some people seem to effortlessly command respect at work while others struggle to be taken seriously. Why? It often comes down to how assertive and authoritative you are. Understanding what it means ...

If you're anything like me, you've choked back tears while having a serious conversation with your boss at least once — and for me, it happens even when I'm not the one being pulled up on something.

It’s a common misconception that for women to be more assertive at work, they need to be aggressive. That’s not the case. Assertiveness and aggression are very different. While aggression is a ...

It's not easy to be assertive: to stand up for your needs; to communicate to others what you really feel, especially when you know it might conflict with their point of view. But assertiveness is ...

Assertiveness is a vital social skill and core component of emotional intelligence. Because interpersonal conflict is common in life, we need an effective way to handle these situations, and assertive ...

Jane felt herself shrinking in her chair as she listened to her boss drone on about the company's latest project. She knew she should say something but couldn't find the words. The other team members ...

Criticism plays a crucial role in personal development. Individuals who handle criticism assertively grow stronger, more self-aware and more resilient. Assertive skills have a direct link to career ...

Do you feel the walls caving in on you at work because you refuse to say no? Bosses and coworkers alike, are flying off the cuff simply because your receptive to their every command. They can read you ...

People-pleasing behaviour in the workplace can be exhausting, especially when it stops feeling like a choice and becomes a knee-jerk reaction. Regardless of the personal discomfort, being assertive ...

Louise Crowley has received funding from the Irish Higher Education Authority and the Irish Research Council. The average person will spend more than 3,500 days at work, so toxic behaviour in the ...