Welcome to the “Be Assertive, Not Aggressive” video lesson intended to outline how and why to be an assertive communicator. This lesson begins by showing the many differences in assertive communication and aggressive communication such as with body language, nonverbal communication, volume and more. In this lesson, the viewer will also learn about topics such as gender factors and assertiveness, how to be assertive at work, and the benefits of being assertive. Ultimately, the learner will be better equipped to distinguish between assertive and aggressive behavior and to become an assertive communicator.