(OK, this last one's not really mishandled assertiveness. It's from a cartoon I read years ago–a hilarious lampooning of the faux-apology, but it's not too far from the kind of half-hearted ...

And maybe you’ve even seen the hats with a grumpy Cam the Ram or a hoodie with a cute, yet assertive cartoon of Chip the Buffalo at the CSU or CU bookstores. These playful cartoon characters ...

Assertiveness isn’t just for people who love the sound of their own voice. Learn to speak up on your own terms with these 3 tips. This is the first step. Remember you have something to say ...