Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

Ethiopia’s central bank has formally moved the country’s national digital ID, Fayda, into the core of its banking system, marking one of the more assertive examples of digital identity being used as a ...

Do you often say ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’? Or maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself or set clear boundaries with those around you. If so, you might benefit from becoming more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Gen Z workers have been bombarded with a lot of negative ...

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 ...

Assertiveness and self-esteem are deeply intertwined, forming a foundation for emotional health, effective communication, and personal growth. Assertiveness—the ability to stand up for one’s needs and ...

Fancy a fancy-shaped watch? The fall auction roster is stacked with them, including rare examples from Cartier, Daniel Roth, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Piaget and Patek Philippe. The hype over ...

I probably should not admit to this character flaw in a blog post where other people may read it, but this is the era of vulnerability, so here goes: I’m a pushover. If you ask me to do something, I ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...