Every time we speak, we choose and use one of four basic communication styles: assertive, aggressive, passive and passive-aggressive. — Jim Rohn Copy Share Image
Of course you don't want to make outs on the bases , but there are times you have to be assertive in… — Joe Maddon Copy Share Image
Soaring prices for crude oil, falling production surpluses, wild speculation in commodities, a rush into the precious metals, turmoil in the Middle… — James Buchan Copy Share Image
Individuality is a real power inherent in all and the development and consequent expression of this power enables one to assume the… — Charles F. Haanel Copy Share Image
“Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a trait of a true coward. There is nothing intelligent… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
We needed to be assertive as women in those days - assertive and aggressive - and the degree to which we had… — Katherine Johnson Copy Share Image
I'd like to be more assertive when it comes to confrontation. I'm fine on the pitch, but off the pitch, I'm a… — Steph Houghton Copy Share Image
We have to move toward specificity, intelligence, facts, proof, and mutual affection. What I think people have to do now is be… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
The North American intellectual tradition began, I maintain, in the encounter of British Romanticism with assertive, pragmatic North American English - the… — Camille Paglia Copy Share Image
I think it's dangerous to look at every Muslim woman the same and to assume that every experience within the religion is… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
“But then a tiny worm of a voice begins in her ear. You’ll never get ahead if you’re not willing to take… — Lisa Medved Copy Share Image
Assertive communication makes sense because you're willing to stand up for just cause and express your thoughts and feelings. It also demonstrates… — DrAnil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
“When I am assertive, I’m a bitch. When a man is assertive, he’s a boss. He bossed up. No negative connotation behind… — Nicki Minaj Copy Share Image
Ed Koch will never 'rest in peace.' That was not his way. He was always nervously squirming, while making others squirm as… — Alan Dershowitz Copy Share Image
“And just for the record, I think he needed to be a little more assertive with the woman he loved. That's why… — Janice Hanna Copy Share Image
When obstacle tries to interfere with pursuing endeavour& in order to survive gracefully, one must be assertive & confident to take struggle… — DrAnil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
Assertive communication makes sense because you're willing to stand up for just cause and express your thoughts and feelings. — DrAnil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
“Never feel bad for being assertive, speaking your mind, and putting your foot down. What you think is anger, others see as… — Alison James Copy Share Image
“Be assertive, what you want is already yours. Name it, claim it and go after it like there’s no tomorrow! YOUR SUCCESS… — Dwaun S. Cox Copy Share Image
I would try to be super-assertive in meetings and, you know, pound my hand off the table, and it never ended well.… — Peggy Johnson Copy Share Image
My go-to default is to try to be nice, which I feel does less harm in the long run than trying to… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
When I came into politics, I remember reading these scorecards of my performance, and I would routinely have these comments about not… — Jacinda Ardern Copy Share Image
“Anger is an assertive reaction of the mind to unpleasant stimuli. To change it, open your flood gate of kindness and focus… — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
I'm as proud and assertive in my Quebec identity as any Quebecer. I believe it's to Quebec's advantage to be part of… — Philippe Couillard Copy Share Image
In 'Play Misty For Me', its inexplicably assertive knife-woman nearly manages the impossible task of slaughtering Clint Eastwood. — Andrew Tudor Copy Share Image
To be a person of respect and of commanding character follow principal of trust, honesty and transparency. In the process be assertive,… — Dr Anil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
You may hate me for being a sarcastic bitch, but I'm the one who gets exactly what I want while you're still… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“What is assertive in a man can appear abrasive in a woman, and female leaders risk appearing too feminine or not feminine… — Barbara Kellerman Copy Share Image
When a woman is assertive & outspoken she is labeled as too aggressive, a bitch, when a man is the same he… — Layla Kayleigh Copy Share Image
The practice of assertiveness: being authentic in our dealings with others; treating our values and persons with decent respect in social contexts;… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
You may find yourself part of a group today that contains a lot of strong personalities. There may be an opportunity connected… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Well, we definitely need a strong and clear and assertive America. That's for sure. But you've always got to build alliances. And… — Tony Blair Copy Share Image
The meek are positive and often colorful characters. They are not self-assertive nor self-seeking, to be sure, but rather they are unselfish… — V. Raymond Edman Copy Share Image
In the wiretapping, despite all the momentum for a more assertive Congress, you're seeing Congress backing down, because there are many Republicans… — Bill Vaughan Copy Share Image
My work is one of my passions, so I want to treat it with great importance, whatever the project or role. As… — Danielle Cormack Copy Share Image
If you feel inadequate to face challenges, unworthy of love or respect, untitled to happiness, and fear assertive thought, wants, or needs-… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
It is a mistake to look at someone who is self assertive and say, "It's easy for her, she has good self-esteem."… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
I welcome the fact that Trump has clearly stated that NATO is not obsolete.And I think, also, that reflects that NATO is… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about being an actor, for me, is that if you are the 0.00001% of individuals who wants to do… — Janel Moloney Copy Share Image
Any attempt to break with the past, or with existing social structures, is a failure if it leads to a bored, listless,… — John Carroll Copy Share Image