Over the years, I’ve heard many people express their frustration at not being able to communicate assertively. They say they want to speak up for themselves, want to say what they really mean, express ...

I often coach leaders who are worried about stepping over the when it comes to being assertive. Many of us have been on the receiving end when someone has been too blunt, overpowering, even ...

ABSTRACT: This study examines how Mandarin question intonation differentially modifies the fundamental frequency (F0) of syllables with inherent rising (T2) and falling (T4) lexical tones. By ...

Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius, and Gemini exhibit assertiveness and occasional aggression due to their ruling planets and elemental influences. Driven by passion, determination, ...

Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, it is a warning to terrorists sitting across the border, and more than that — to those who support them, says Defence Minister ...

The massacres in Nigeria’s Benue State have sparked significant concern both locally and internationally. In recent years, violence has intensified, resulting in the tragic loss of many lives and the ...

We live in uncertain times. From geopolitical tension, macroeconomic instability, and digital transformation, business leaders must develop strategies that help their organizations survive and thrive ...

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 ...

Warner Bros. Discovery wants people who are piggybacking on someone else’s Max account to pay up — starting in the U.S. with a gentle nudge before getting “more assertive” starting later in 2025, ...

Here you’ll find an evolving list of resources and tools for implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), the evidence-based practice, recommended by consultants and trainers at the Center for ...

Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...