People-pleaser wants to transform, seeking self-help books and inspirational books/movies [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Please point me to online sources of information or research about the societal / cultural causes of non-assertive behaviour! Looking for research which looks into this type of behaviour in women, but open to non-gender specific information also. [more inside]
posted by darsh on Nov 13, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm about to not get acknowledged for my work on a project I put my heart and soul into for several months (at a junior level). Others working on different aspects of the project at similar levels are thanked. There's still time to change the course of events. Should I approach my boss and bring this to his attention? If so, what's the best way to do this professionally? Suggestions on what to say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Can you guys recommend any resources for learning assertive communication? In my family I learned to avoid conflict at all costs. Therefore, I don't know how to approach "difficult conversations" directly. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Apr 5, 2008 - 16 answers

It's become apparent that in my personal, work and social life, I need to get people to do what I want them to do naturally. Without having to justify every little incident. How do I do that and become more assertive? [more inside]
posted by aprivateperson on Jul 24, 2007 - 32 answers