Assertive communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. Think of it as a healthy midpoint between passive communication and aggressive communication. When ...

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 ...

Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot between aggressive and passive communication characterized by direct, respectful conversation. Yet few can accurately gauge just ...

There is a famous adage that says, "Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean." Being an effective communicator is listed as one of the top skills in almost every job description, ...

Here we offer information about skills that may help women with disabilities communicate effectively in relationships with others including their healthcare providers. Our communication styles ...

One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

Communication is an important aspect of daily life. Every single day, you communicate with someone. Although everyone uses communication, not everyone uses the same communication style. In fact, there ...

Do our communication styles and the resulting behaviours impact on stress levels at work? Expressing our thoughts, feelings and needs directly, honestly, unapologetically and respectfully to others is ...

One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...