No business runs perfectly but the way people communicate and work through problems can be a sign of a company's overall well being. Healthy communication in the workplace is critical for driving ...

Some people are directly aggressive, meaning they aren’t afraid to express exactly how they feel. And other people are passive-aggressive. “Passive-aggressive behavior is best described as a pattern ...

Recognizing passive-aggressive comments from parents, other family members, and friends can be incredibly helpful in resolving conflicts that such remarks may be trying to mask. Passive-aggressive ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

I was coaching a client recently who told me that in her performance evaluation, the manager she reported to told her she needed to be "more assertive" in her communication. Interestingly, just a few ...

Whether it's from a colleague, a friend, or a family member, having the right comeback to a snide remark can cut the awkwardness and steer the conversation back on track. The key is to maintain your ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a mother-in-law (or some other hard-to-please Patty!) who says something is "Totally fine!" when it clearly isn’t, been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, or been ...

There are four main types of communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive aggressive, and assertive. These styles can impact our relationships as they affect the way in which we communicate our ...

The professional atmosphere of a typical workplace setting inhibits the direct and honest expression of emotions such as anger and frustration. Yet, even in the most business-like environments, ...

We often conjure stereotypical images of overt hostility when we think of aggressive communication: raised voices, forceful demands, and intimidating behavior. However, aggression can take subtler ...

Most Americans (78%) believe elected officials should avoid aggressive communication over concerns it might inspire violent ...

Passive-aggressiveness isn't a very desirable personality trait, but sometimes we can't help but let out a snarky remark. In fact, 82% of Americans say they have said something passive-aggressive ...