5 Ways To Assert Yourself Without Being ‘Assertive’

5 Ways To Assert Yourself Without Being ‘Assertive’

Somewhere along the way, “assertive” became a dirty word – especially as it pertains to women. Assertive men are considered leaders and go-getters, but often, assertive women get labeled as too bossy … or that other “b” word. Yet, we’re coached to be more forceful at...
Eyeing the C-Suite? Two Questions to Ask Yourself

Eyeing the C-Suite? Two Questions to Ask Yourself

By Heather Tenuto, Chief Revenue Officer of Zift Solutions One day, my fourth-grade teacher asked the class to write an essay about what we wanted to be when we grew up. She hung a poster that listed careers to give us some ideas. As she wandered around the room, she...