Modern society grooms us to be accommodating, yet frowns upon being a pushover.  How do we find the happy medium?  Is being assertive the answer?  Can we be assertive and learn how to communicate effectively?   In short, yes, we can.  At some point,…

Living in a first-world country, there’s not a whole lot to fear. I mean, we’re free (-ish) of war, famine, plague (unless you count COVID, of course), animals that eat us and dictators.  Nonetheless, fear is part of the human psyche,…

Pinpointing Your Communication Style It’s important to know what your own communication style is before you learn to communicate effectively. This is true for both the personal and professional sides of your life.  So, how can you figure out your communication…

Pinpointing Your Communication Style It’s important to know what your own communication style is before you attempt to communicate effectively. This is true for both the personal and professional sides of your life.  So, how can you figure out your communication style?  First,…