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 ...

Many of us have people-pleasing tendencies that tend to come out strongest in our jobs. If you’re someone who takes on more than they can handle, shows up to work even if you don’t feel well, or ...

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 ...

A number of my clients have a hard time being assertive at work. These composite questions are typical. I include my responses. Dear Dr. Nemko: I have trouble speaking up at work and in conversations ...

If you're a team player who keeps their head down and never ruffles feathers, it might be why you haven't been promoted. A ...

Being a doormat is not a personality trait—it’s a pattern. It’s what happens when you’re trained to put everyone else’s comfort before your own, when “no” feels like a four-letter word, and when you ...

Sometimes it is necessary to be assertive at work, but you must be careful when dealing with colleagues who may interpret your assertive nature as pushiness, according to the Harvard Business Review.

Most people make a common communication mistake that almost instantly makes them sound less confident, according to speaking expert and Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher: They say "I'm sorry" ...