Most people likely think of assertiveness as “speaking up”—honestly expressing how they feel, standing up for themselves, and finding the courage to say no. This traditional form of social ...

Assertiveness -- a communication style that involves frank self-expression while respecting others -- is considered a teachable skill and has been regarded as useful in improving the safety of medical ...

Discover how assertiveness and healthy boundaries work hand in hand to transform conflict into an opportunity for personal and relationship growth.

The bulk carrier Asia Pearl VII moored in Newcastle, Australia. A Chinese SOE owns a 50 percent stake in the Port of Newcastle. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ VileGecko China has escalated its ...

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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that assertiveness among pharmacy pharmacists is associated with appropriate prescribing for safe drug treatment. Polypharmacy is a condition ...

We learned that asking for a full glass when offered half was greed and assertiveness bordered on disrespect. We grew to understand questioning authority was sacrilegious. We stayed in jobs that ...

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I explored how assertive messages such as: "Stop shopping to save the planet!" fare when pitted against softer suggestions along the lines of: "Consider shopping less for a greener future." ...