Most people tend to be fairly indirect about expressing their feelings and needs. As a group we are afraid to be direct, fearing people will be put off or that we will run into conflict. Many of us equate assertiveness with bossiness.  Inability to be direct in a kind but firm way robs us of the chance to communicate... >Read More

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I am male, 27 years old and a working professional. I met a woman at work through a shared project. I like everything I see in her. She's exactly what I think I'm looking for. My boss (a woman) went to lunch with the two of us and after lunch she advised me to take this woman out. I... >Read More

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I work with a woman who has a very negative personality and she has this habit of disagreeing with whatever is said. My boss is aware of the situation, but he is so passive his only advice is "try to get along". How do I get along on a day to day basis with this women? I am frustrated and... >Read More

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What do you do with a boss who must feel he is in complete control 100 percent of the time? Our work place is SO stressful, people are quitting, and I am concerned about my fellow workers increase in smoking, drinking and taking Prozac and Xanax. The board of directors are aware there is a problem and are watching... >Read More

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I am trying to help a young lady learn how to control her anger at work. She is a very hard worker and a high achiever. Most of her anger is directed toward fellow employees who do not perform well or spend too much time talking. I have talked to her about being more assertive but she seems to reject... >Read More

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I walked in and found a friend that I work with kissing a co-worker who is married. She always said she would never go after a married man, because she knows what it's like to be the wife of a man who cheats (she is divorced). I feel very uncomfortable around both of these people at work, and I'm not... >Read More

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Wherever you are a part of something bigger than yourself you are part of a team. Most of us are a part of a team somewhere; in business or at work, in marriage or in a family unit, on a church or ministry team, as a volunteer or in politics or sports. Yet in the day-to-day run of relationships teams can... >Read More

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