10 Tips to Be Assertive Rather than Aggressive

Focus.com: "When I train leaders I often get the distinct impression that they define assertiveness and aggressiveness as the same thing. I've found that assertiveness is the ability to ask for what you need while aggressiveness refers more to doing things without regard to how they affect others. In the world of leadership and workplace politics assertiveness is a highly desirable characteristic. It enables leaders to ask for what they need and make their position clear without being a jerk.