Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was making one last push to persuade EU leaders to use €210bn in frozen ...

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 ...

Knowing how to be more assertive is something that, in theory, should be as straightforward as expressing what you want, when you want. But too often, the fear of being seen as bossy, rude, or ...

Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...

Assertive Professionals has won a Missile Defense Agency contract worth about $127.3 million for general and executive administrative support services. The Department of Defense said Monday MDA ...

Today, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Cat Matthews has released her newest single “Kaleidoscope Eyes,” the latest track from her upcoming debut LP due next year. The songs off the album, ...

Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it's a transformative reality achievable ...

Our survey asked a few questions to understand how Americans think society views men who are “manly or masculine.” We also asked people whether they think certain traits are valued in men too much or ...

Faced with a country indifferent to reputational costs, Manila’s campaign to illuminate China’s gray-zone activities in the South China Sea is producing diminishing returns. But while Manila has ...

Early in my career, a boss told me I was "too direct" and my coworkers couldn't handle me. I didn't want to hide my greatest strength as an assertive person. I eventually learned when to be direct and ...