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Not only does assertive communication help us express our views and achieve goals but do so without hurting or alienating others.
A lot of people just don’t like the idea of having to tell people they can’t do something.
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It’s not about being nasty – It’s more about becoming a little less nice in a calculated sort of way!
“Could I be that assertive?” asked David Mitchell to himself before joining an Impact Factory session for his BBC programme on Manners.
When you are assertive you able to say ‘no’ with confidence and not feel guilty and give the other person an alternative for when a particular job, for example, can be discussed.
Most of us tend to communicate in a way that was adaptive in the environment we grew up, but problematic in our lives today.
When you know you are supposed to “just shut up and listen,” and you really want to get your point across, you have options.
It’s really hard to say no for a lot of reasons – reasons that unassertive people believe are true usually with very little evidence.
If your words say one thing and your body language says another, people will remember and believe the non-verbal clues.
Gentle assertiveness is founded on tolerance and respect for others.
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Cut the waffle and get straight to the point – it will make a significant difference in the way you are perceived!
Assertiveness is often seen as one single form of behaviour. Here we look at alternative behaviours!
Ten simple tips for being more assertive in life or at work that you can use immediately!
Giving more insight into your feelings can easily change what might otherwise be an unhelpful impression!
So how can you say no without even using the word?
Allowing yourself to dismiss any fears you may have on acting assertively benefits you, your employee, and your bottom line.
It is important for you to define where you find your behaviour beneficial and where you find it a liability.
Can it be that in difficult and stressful situations assertiveness is really the best approach?
If someone treats you in a disrespectful manner and you don’t stand up for yourself, then you tell them it’s okay to continue doing it!
