The transformative benefits of workplace assertiveness |
The transformative benefits of workplace assertiveness |
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The Mind Tools Newsletter: Empowerment Series |
The Mind Tools Newsletter: Empowerment Series |
Stand up and assert yourself |
Stand up and assert yourself |
As a manager, you’re experienced. But there may be times when you feel like your insights, views and opinions are being undermined. Situations when you can’t find the confidence to speak up. Or you become defensive if you feel cornered. No matter the scenario, it’s important for you to be able to handle it professionally. Assertiveness is a key skill that can help you to better manage yourself, people, and situations. When you’re assertive, you communicate your ideas with conviction. You’re able to listen to and respect the thoughts of others. This in turn leads to open discussion, closer collaboration and better problem-solving. But there’s a fine line between being assertive and appearing aggressive. You don’t want to overstep the mark where the need to be direct is required. When you’re being upfront about your wants and needs, it's important to consider the same of the person opposite. Explore the strategies that will help you to take a step forward and learn to speak your mind. |
As a manager, you’re experienced. But there may be times when you feel like your insights, views and opinions are being undermined. Situations when you can’t find the confidence to speak up. Or you become defensive if you feel cornered. No matter the scenario, it’s important for you to be able to handle it professionally.
Assertiveness is a key skill that can help you to better manage yourself, people, and situations. When you’re assertive, you communicate your ideas with conviction. You’re able to listen to and respect the thoughts of others. This in turn leads to open discussion, closer collaboration and better problem-solving.
But there’s a fine line between being assertive and appearing aggressive. You don’t want to overstep the mark where the need to be direct is required. When you’re being upfront about your wants and needs, it's important to consider the same of the person opposite.
Explore the strategies that will help you to take a step forward and learn to speak your mind. |
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Being aggressive might get you what you want but it won't help your reputation or gain the respect of those you work with – ultimately, it may even damage your career.
Discover our top tips for helping you to be assertive without being aggressive. |
Being aggressive might get you what you want but it won't help your reputation or gain the respect of those you work with – it may even damage your career.
Discover our top tips for helping you to be assertive without being aggressive. |
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Our latest blogs cover all aspects of personal development, career and work life. Triggers: How to Stop Rising to the Bait – Triggers are actions that promote a negative emotional response. But how can we address them so that everyone in your organization can be heard, be valued and thrive?
This blog looks at how we can reframe our thinking around triggers. |
Affective Presence: How to Stop Draining Your People and Energize Them Instead! – In her latest blog, guest author Bruna Martinuzzi explores the concept of "affective presence" – how we make others feel simply by being around them.
In it she discusses its significance and looks at strategies you can use to develop a positive affective presence to bolster your leadership influence. |
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About the Empowerment Series |
About the Empowerment Series |
In this new email series, we bring you valuable insights and practical tips so that you can take control of your own development and put yourself on the career path you want. We'll look at themes ranging from building resilience to exploring self-directed learning, and help you to build the skills you need to succeed in today's workplace. |
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