Let’s say you’re upset about something at work. You can be - passive by staying quiet - aggressive by hurling insults or threats - passive-aggressive by rolling your eyes or making sarcastic jokes Or… you can be assertive by firmly communicating your needs while respecting the dignity of others.

Compassionate assertiveness is always an option; it just takes some practice and internal work to have it readily available in tough situations. This is one of the topics we’ll explore more deeply in next week’s workshop. courses.compassionatecoding.com/products/liv...