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

Does the thought of getting out of your comfort zone, both at work and in life, make your skin crawl? If you want to learn ...

“I often feel like I’m invisible,” a Dear David reader complains. “My colleagues don’t listen to my ideas and my friends take me for granted, but I’m afraid that if I express my frustration, it will ...

Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

The study explores the relationship between empathy and assertiveness among undergraduate medical students in Punjab, Pakistan. Empathy, critical for patient care, enhances understanding and ...

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" ...

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 ...