People want to follow calm and assertive leaders: -Leaders who are calm but not assertive are easy targets for others to ignore. They fail to inspire colleagues, customers, or bosses. -Leaders who are ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one’s abilities, skills and competence. It’s a firm ...

Assertiveness is a desirable quality for a business leader. But assertiveness takes skill. Confidently and respectfully expressing your opinions, needs and boundaries, while also being considerate of ...

During the course of your professional career how many leaders have you come across that could be best described as a bully? How many were absolute pushovers? The fact is, being either a bully or a ...

We are entering an era that my associates and I call "the AI paradox": As more people use artificial intelligence tools, the perceived value of analytical thinking will decline. It will become ...

Research finds people who learn the basics of debate are more likely to advance to leadership roles in U.S. organizations. A key reason seems to be that debate training makes employees more ...

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 ...

Communication expert Leah Mether says you might intend to be strong, assertive, and direct and be shocked to discover that others view you as closed-minded, aggressive, and blunt. We often conjure ...