About Assertiveness Training By: Marie Glasheen | - People have different personality types, and some people have a much more difficult time asserting themselves or putting forth their opinions than others. Unfortunately, if you are one of those people who has a hard time asserting yourself, your career, personal life and relationships may suffer for it. If you find yourself in this situation, assertiveness training may be the answer.
Assertiveness Training Could It Be Useful To You By: David B. Wolf | - Do you feel like you are unsuccessful in communicating and relating to other people? Do people seem to constantly talk over you as you speak? Are you a door mat, submitting to the will of others without so much as a thought to do otherwise? Or do you fall at the other end of the spectrum--the person who forces others to submit to your will? If you feel like any of these sentences clearly describe you, perhaps you should consider completing an assertiveness training course.
Assertiveness At Work: It's More Than Just Saying 'no'! By: Rich Talbot | - Okay, you - yes, you - stop what you're doing and listen to me. I'm going to tell you exactly what you're to do. You must read this article, thoroughly, reread it, absorb everything that it says and every piece of advice it offers; you must take time to digest and fully understand how it might relate to your life; and then, I insist that you track down other articles that I've written and take the same approach to them. You don't have any choice in the matter, so get going.
Are You Aggressive, Submissive Or Assertive At Work? By: Rich Talbot | - It sounds like a simple question, but it's not easily answered. After all, whether we are submissive, aggressive or assertive can depend on the situation, and the person we're talking to. Someone who is submissive may be aggressive with their colleagues, and so on. However, there are three ways to identify which way you lean in certain situations, and awareness of your state is the first step to changing it. These are:
Five Ways To Deal With A Difficult Person At Work By: Rich Talbot | - From time to time, we've all had to deal with a 'difficult person', whether it's a disgruntled customer, an angry boss, or an uncooperative colleague. It's part and parcel of human nature that we're usually not 100% nice and pleasant to everyone in all situations all of the time, although there are extremely forbearing exceptions. If you've ever been that difficult person yourself (maybe you didn't even realise), then you can employ these tips to take it in your stride when you are the one faced ... Tags:assertiveness triangle training london
Assertiveness: Say Yes To Saying No By: Rich Talbot | - In the 1979 movie Porridge, set within the walls of Slade Prison, a charity football game has been arranged between convicts and celebrities as part of an elaborate escape plan. During the game the rather meek warder, Mr Barraclough, acts as linesman and when the ball goes out for a throw-in he awards it to the celebrities. As is often the case in football games, one of the opposition players disputes the linesman's judgement. After questioning Mr Barraclough's eyesight, the prison player inform ... Tags:assertiveness at work training london
Although politicians want to convince you that they will keep the country safe and prosperous via their manifestos which certainly indicate assurances of a greater Britain...it is the way that they deliver these m ... Tags:assertiveness techniques
Three Steps To Becoming More Assertive At Work By: Rich Talbot | - Assertiveness doesn't come naturally to many people. They confuse it with aggression or dominance in the workplace, and fear becoming a hate figure or a pushy individual at work. Unfortunately the latter characteristics are the wrong side of assertiveness, and we've all heard of those who take it too far. There's also a flip side to assertiveness, where people are far too genteel to become assertive.
If you consider yourself to be on this side of the coin, then here are three steps ... Tags:assertiveness at work
The Fine Line Between Assertiveness And Aggression By: Rich Talbot | - After taking a course on assertiveness training, many people are so enthused and invigorated by their new assertive powers that they can sometimes be in danger of overkill - and stepping over the line into aggressive behaviour.
Aggression is counter-productive and doesn't ever get people on your side, whereas to maintain an assertive attitude is usually good in most business scenarios. The feeling that one shouldn't be a pushover tends to come with new assertive powers and we often ... Tags:assertiveness at work
If You Can't Make Me Skinny, Please Make My Work Colleagues Fat! By: Rich Talbot | - There is nothing more difficult than trying to find that thin person who is struggling to get out, especially when you are used to sedating him/her with 3 or 4 cupcakes on your mid-morning break. So how do you lose the pounds without losing your work colleagues at the same time?
Some may say that it is easier to give in and blame it on everyone else rather than make a few lifestyle changes to keep everyone happy. Although, it may feel as though workers want you to fail at your die ... Tags:assertiveness course
No - The Positive Answer! By: Rich Talbot | - Yes, please, I do, I will, we can. It's easy to say yes. Positive, optimistic, upbeat. No, on the other hand can be harder to come out with. It's a negative word, one of denial and rejection, one that can hurt feelings, disappoint people, and put a stop to any number of plans and hopes. Leaning towards yes and keeping everyone happy tends to be the most attractive option; certainly, there's nothing intrinsically amiss with saying yes, and it will often be the most sensible choice as well as ... Tags:assertiveness at work
Finding Your Voice In Leadership Skill Development By: Richard M Krawczyk | - Do you have an assertive voice or a wimpy, quite voice that causes your friends, family and business associates to often tell you to get a grip and stop acting like a scared, little mouse?
You may not be that over the top, yet "finding your voice" of determination and assertiveness is key to becoming a success, literally and figuratively. Being assertive doesn't mean being aggressive. Those are two different things. One is taking a stand and the other is being a bully. Tags:assertiveness, being assertive, self-growth, succcess, power, Richard Krawczyk
How To Train Yourself To Be Assertive By: Roseanna Leaton | - Tolerance is something which is becoming a relatively scarce commodity in today's world. In fact, it might be said that a state of intolerance abounds. But like anything, this depends on the particular circumstances or area to which the concept is being applied. In many ways we are more tolerant than ever before.
Everything seems to come in cycles. My mother was passing comment about the way the "British Empire" has collapsed, how it used to have so huge a spread and now it is ... Tags:Assertiveness training, confidence building, build self-esteem
How Not To Be Assertive! By: Steve M Nash | - What follows is a guide to being assertive by an imaginary character called A R Rogant. It's a light-hearted look at how not to be assertive, I suppose. I hope you enjoy...
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HELLO, MY NAME IS ANDY R. ROGANT (or A R Rogant for short)!
Sorry for shouting but this is too important a subject to be quiet about!
Assertiveness Skills Training: How To Be More Assertive More Often By: Michael Lee | - Undergoing assertiveness skills training comes with a lot of benefits. Not only can it help improve your day to day social skills, it can also make your life a lot better and make yourself a lot happier.
Learn about assertiveness skills training today!
1) State The Obvious.
I get it. You dont want to say anything that might offend another person. However, isnt it frustrating how little regard others seem to have for our efforts or our time? Tags:assertiveness skills training, how to be more assertive
For many people its challenging, its far easier to say yes, I remember a commercial some years ago where they said you can't say no to a brand of corn chips. And once you have had one of those corn chips it is hard to say no.
Why Being A Yes Man Is A No-no For Assertiveness By: Rich Talbot | - Being a 'yes man' or being surrounded by 'yes men' can be equally frustrating and seriously detrimental to performance. A manager who likes to see a meeting room full of smiling, congratulatory faces that are agreeing with everything he/she says will certainly not get the best from their staff. Ego is fine in its place, but should not be the focus of a manager or an office. A manager should be able to see that staff with a variety of opinions and experiences will enrich the working environment a ... Tags:assertiveness at work
Improving Your Assertiveness Techniques By: Ian Henderson | - Have you ever wanted to become more assertive? Well, the good news is assertiveness is a skill that can be learned and honed and you can start increasing your assertiveness today by following the following six steps.
The first two steps enable you to become more assertive with yourself. The third step is your bridge to the outside world and the last three steps are how you demonstrate your assertiveness to others.
How To Be Persuasive Not Pushy By: Rich Talbot | - Good influencing skills are rooted in making suggestions that benefit both yourself and the person you wish to come on board with your plans and project idea.
In the past, you may have had meetings at work with those who use hard sell tactics to get their points across. This is not generally considered to be a form of persuasion, as often in these scenarios the person to benefit most is usually the salesperson and the business they are working for. If you have a product or service t ... Tags:assertiveness techniques
Show Your Skills With Assertiveness Training By: Rich Talbot | - To thrive as a member of a strong team it will be necessary at some point to voice your opinions and add your expertise to the group.
You are also likely to need to contradict some people and stand firmly behind your beliefs in order to bring projects to a successful conclusion. This could result in tension within teams and negative comments during assignments. However, if you are unsure of your ability to express yourself and suggest changes to current tasks you may benefit from as ... Tags:assertiveness at work
Assertiveness: Don't Just Say No By: Rich Talbot | - I have a friend who recently set up a bookkeeping firm. She was doing well but, like most businesses, she had a problem with a late payer. She told me that she didn't want to come on too heavy to him in asking for payment, as she didn't want to upset him and lose his custom. She continued to do his books while making half-hearted requests for payment until he disappeared into the sunset without paying a penny. So in the end she lost the customer and the money, anyway - a far worse outcome than h ... Tags:assertiveness skills
Unlocking The Communication Code Of Body Language By: Rich Talbot | - There is a common statistic bandied around when it comes to communication: only 7% of it is verbal. The rest relies on body language, intonation and other visual clues as to how you are feeling and thinking in the presence of others. Another statistic: we form a first impression of someone in the first two seconds of meeting them. That's how quick the human race is at judging each other, regardless of whether we care to admit it or not. It is an internal process that we cannot help or control. < ... Tags:assertiveness triangle
How To Be Self-assertive When You Have Anxiety Disorders By: Tims Sentinel | - Many people with anxiety disorders have problems in communicating assertively. As a result, they may be misunderstood or not listened to or taken advantage of. If you are struggling with anxiety disorders the following are some suggestions to help you become more self-assertive.
Being assertive comes with a lot of perks. You become the center of attention. Your ideas are often heard. And most of the time, you get what you want.
Unfortunately, assertiveness doesnt come naturally to everybody. A lot of people actually grow up withdrawn, insecure and unmotivated. However, there are tips on being assertive that can g ... Tags:tips on being assertive, how to be assertive, assertiveness
Assertiveness In The Workplace By: Rich Talbot | - Assertiveness is a vital skill for all people, regardless of whether they use it in the workplace or not. A mother must learn to be assertive in order to bring up a healthy and well-rounded child. A child must learn to be assertive in order to overcome bullies, get the most from their education and learn to set about achieving their life goals.
Assertiveness in the workplace is unique in that it must be combined with a professional approach. Every action you take within the workp ... Tags:assertiveness course
How Being Assertive Can Make All The Difference By: Rich Talbot | - Success in business really can't happen by accident. Prosperity comes with planning and preparation, keeping the enterprise on track, and avoiding wasteful deviations. Any business can be harmed by an unexpected and potentially costly move away from what is intended - or simply by a lack of awareness of what individual parts of the organisation are doing. Significant projects could be delayed or derailed; the day-to-day running of the business could be hindered. So certainly, it's important ... Tags:assertiveness course
Workplace Assertiveness By: Antonio Marsocci | - Business depends on good communication. In order to work together, Production must understand Design; Marketing must understand the customers; senior executives must understand everything. You would think that with this great need for understanding, people would place a premium on 'win-win' communication in which each party seeks to understand the position of the other. However, business also thrives on competition and in the workplace we often see the 'win-lose' principle of competition influen ... Tags:assertiveness, business coaching, leadership
Learning To Be Assertive At Work By: Rich Talbot | - We've all heard of aggression, but not many people know the true meaning of "assertiveness", mistakenly thinking that it's the same thing.
We all know aggressive people in the workplace. The ones that force their views on people, don't compromise, and swap delegation for simply dumping their work on others in a forceful way. Unfortunately it's a myth that you have to be aggressive to get to the top in your profession. This is perpetuated by popular media (such as 'The Apprentice' ... Tags:assertiveness at work
How To Be Assertive In Any Situation By: nicenwise | - Assertiveness is one the most important leadership qualities. With assertiveness you can stand up for your rights and needs without harming others. When you are assertive the end result is you achieve a 'win-win' outcome for you and the other side. Being aggressive or passive can spoil your chances of being recognized as person to be taken seriously or make you more enemies than friends.
It's hard sometimes for modest people who don't have a "show pony" personality to let others know the value of their work without feeling like it's all about them. Often times a little assertiveness training can make all the difference.
Assertiveness Tips: How To Be Assertive And Take Charge Of Your Life By: Michael Lee | - A lot of us have been raised to believe that voicing out our opinions and asking questions are no-nos in society. We couldnt have been more misled. Unless you pick up a few assertiveness tips in life, youll never be able to challenge yourself and move up the career ladder. The same principle applies to your personal life as well.
Learning assertiveness tips and techniques helps us become more confident. It makes us feel good about ourselves which automatically translates to b ... Tags:assertiveness tips, how to be assertive
In the workplace, having assertive communication skills puts you at the top of the food chain. Your superiors and your co-workers will know better than to try to bully you or undermine your ideas. If you feel ready to take on a new lease on life, read on!
Everyday Assertiveness By: Antonio Marsocci | - Have you ever felt dissatisfied after talking to someone? Ever felt, "That could have gone better."? Do you ever walk away realising that you didn't get what you want? That you just weren't very assertive? There is a French idiom, "l'esprit de l'escalier", the wit of the stairway, which signifies all the things that you wish you'd said but only think of afterwards when it is too late (that is, when you're at the bottom of the stairs, having departed.) Well, rather than indulge in regrets, let's ... Tags:think positive, antonio marsocci, Assertiveness, life coach
Assertiveness At Work: How To Be Assertive And Shift Your Career Into Overdrive By: Michael Lee | - People who show assertiveness at work are usually the ones who get noticed, get promoted and enjoy salary raises. Of course, assertiveness is different from aggressiveness. Superiors tend to get threatened or turned off by the latter.
But not everyone is born assertive. And not everyone is a natural star employee. If you want to develop assertiveness at work and be rewarded for it, follow the 3 tips below.
Because boundaries may seem restrictive to those whose cooperation you seek, the issue is often fraught with difficulties. Yet once you learn how to distinguish between aggressive and assertive boundaries, progress becomes much more straightforward.
How To Become More Assertive By: Lisa Mills | - The concept of being assertive is about seeing yourself as an equal who has certain rights. Also it involves respecting the fact that the people you deal with on a daily basis have the same rights as you do. So what exactly are these rights? They involve having the right to say no and the right to change your mind as well as the right to make mistakes. They involve having the right to express feeling and opinions as well as the right to disagree and put forward an alternative interpretation.
Time Management Tips - 3 Essential Skills To Guarantee You Find Time To Breathe By: Paula Eder | - Time management tips help you be productive. Why not use time management tips to come back to yourself, as well? To find time to breathe and relax may feel like the ultimate luxury, but it is entirely within your control. Furthermore, it's guaranteed to improve your health and overall functioning. A recent newsletter of Andrew Weil's reported that those proficient in the relaxation response score higher in "turning off" genes that impair health. If you are reluctant to take time for yourself, co ... Tags:Finding Time, Paula Eder, The Time Finder, assertiveness, time management tips, relax, focus
Improving Confidence And Self-esteem To Combat Bullying By: Robyn Collins | - No matter how much we try we cannot always keep our children safe or ensure that they will be happy. We can, however, increase their chances of coping with difficulties by building their confidence and self-esteem.
People with high self-esteem can usually shrug off bullying. They know what the bully is trying to do and either walk away, ignore them or can quieten the bully with a few well-chosen words. (The last tactic does require high self esteem and some quick thinking.)
Time Management Tips - How To Outsmart Your Rebellious Procrastinator By: Paula Eder | - Time management tools encompass strategies to overcome personal deadlocks. You will be far more effective in using time as you develop successful conflict resolution skills. The more satisfaction you experience in your dealings with others, the more energy you will free up.
Do you find yourself so resentful at work or at home that you undermine yourself? Did a project everyone was counting on you to finish "somehow" get seriously delayed?
How To Be An Assertive Woman By: Calvin Kuefer | - Women will occasionally find themselves in heated arguments. Sometimes, people's views and opinions will come in conflict and create drama. Every now and then these conversations can lead to more difficult situations. Knowing how to be assertive in a nice way can prevent an argument from blowing up and may even help one win an argument.
Are You Assertive Enough? By: Maggie Musgrave | - First, let me ask you this. Are you assertive? Do you even know what assertiveness is? Many people think that they know and others have never even heard of it. The rest of us have to put up with these two groups. Or do we?
There are three basic types of people. They are Passive, Assertive and Aggressive. These types often overlap within individuals and may even vary depending on the circumstances in which these individuals find themselves.
Winning With Assertive Behavior And Body Language By: Michael Lee | - Many people will tell you that what bothers them most during conversations is not the topic, but the attitude of the person they have conversed with. This predicament ends up to be the reason why friendships become superficial. As a result, one of you becomes either pushy or lifeless. Proper assertive behavior and body language, aside from possessing assertive communication skills, are therefore necessary in developing happy relationships.
Assertiveness Vs Aggression By: Robin Chandler | - Ever been accused of being aggressive when you thought you were simply being assertive?
This is actually quite common because usually it takes so much effort for unassertive people to stand up for themselves that their behaviour can often look more aggressive than intended.
Here's what happens. Let's say that in your day-to-day life you don't feel very assertive. People take advantage of you; you are easily intimidated some of the time; you give in too easily; you a ... Tags:assertiveness, aggression, skills, training, development
