Lots of people say first impressions matter.
Indeed, the academics and psychologists who study this kind of stuff, say that people take about a nano-second to make up their minds on meeting someone new.
What is it that gets people noticed in a memorable and positive way?
How often have you said to someone “how are you” to be met with “I’m fine” when everything about their body language and voice tells you that they are far from fine.
It is the study of a set measurable distance between people as they interact, with the idea that we follow three space boundaries according to the following delineations:
Eye contact can make a big difference to our communication!
What is it that makes a person popular? Why is it that they always seem to get the job? Why are some people always sought after?
The ability to sort fact from fiction is an important communication skill that can be learnt!
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.
Twenty strategies and approaches to get your needs met in the most effective manner!
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!
Being Assertive does not mean you have to dig your heels in just for the sake of it!
Sometimes by showing our assertiveness we end up coming across as rude, aggressive or downright belligerent!
We say that a boundary is not set until the other person hears, understands and respects it.
Standing up to bullying behaviour is easy to say yet hard to do. But if you don’t they’ll pick on you more!
Influencing Upwards. Begin by indicating that you are completely willing to comply with their expressed wishes!
