There are four main styles of communication, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Dr. Karin Ryan, a licensed psychologist with Nystrom & Associates explains the four steps to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you know the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior? Many of the questions and comments I receive from women are around understanding the difference between passive, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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" ...

Silence is often praised as politeness, but stay too quiet and it quickly becomes a trap. Many people hesitate to speak up not because they lack opinions but because they fear being judged too ...

Effective communication skills are among the core competencies that employers look for in leaders. Supervisors, managers and executives who possess leadership qualities also are known for their ...