There are 3 basic communication styles. If you’re passive, you find it difficult to express your feelings and needs. If you’re aggressive, you tend to put your own interests ahead of others. If you’re assertive, you know how to advocate for yourself while respecting those around you. As you might expect, the assertive style is likely to make you happier and more successful. … [Read more...] about The Secret to Being Assertive Without Being Aggressive
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Assertiveness Skills – Be Assertive
Assertiveness Skills Primer - What Does It Mean To Be Assertive? The word, "assertive" is defined in many different ways: "bold," "definite," "insistent," "positive," "certain," and "confident." Being assertive means you have the skills to ask for or clearly state what you want or need. Take a look at the following scenario, question and responses. Scenario: Jane's Trip … [Read more...] about Assertiveness Skills – Be Assertive
Be Assertive and Say No
5 Ways to Be Assertive and Say "No" Do you find it difficult to be assertive and say "no" to people's requests? Since there just aren't enough hours in the day to appease everyone, the art of saying "no" without hurting the feelings of others is an important skill to acquire. Saying "no" doesn't mean you have to be rude about it. There are plenty of polite, yet assertive, … [Read more...] about Be Assertive and Say No