To effectively create value in conversations at work, clarify problem, assumptions, expectations, be direct, build on ideas, keep confidentiality, reveal information about yourself, explain consequences, stay solution oriented, use positive inquiry, offer feedback and follow up.
To resolve miscommunication in the workplace, start by de-escalating tensions through maintaining composure, offering apologies, and allowing time for emotions to settle. Next, actively work on restoring relationships by clarifying your intentions, seeking feedback, and engaging in positive interactions. Lastly, pivot your communication strategy to ensure your message gets across.
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When overlooked in male-dominated meetings, it’s crucial to assert your place. Yes, you belong in that room, and asserting your presence is key. Introduce yourself confidently to make sure your voice is heard. This might be uncomfortable initially, but it is essential for establishing your influence in the workplace.
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Overcome the fear of speaking up at work by engaging early, focusing on progress, and preparing through role-playing. Remember past successes and the costs of silence to boost confidence and communication effectiveness.
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Here’s the advice from 11 remarkable female leaders at Philips about speaking up, claiming space, and being assertive to be respected, valued, and empowered to contribute fully.
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Leading as a woman in Engineering is not easy. I’ve interviewed 9 female leaders in Engineering to find out their most memorable courageous conversations that led to breakthroughs in their careers.
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Assertiveness is not a personality or trait, it is a skill. And as a skill, it doesn’t change your personality, it enhances it. Assertive communication is a language that helps you communicate better, like French. As a language, it is a skill that you can learn.
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With remote work, virtual meetings, uncertainty, fast change, and changes in priorities, professionals must become more intentional and effective communicating their thoughts, contribution, value, needs, desires, boundaries, goals, and rights.
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Courage to speak your mind comes from shifting your perspective, not worrying about what people think of you, embracing conflict and confrontation, finding strong reasons to do so, understanding your fears, and knowing how to speak up. These episodes of the Speak Your Mind Podcast will break it down for you.
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You don’t have to fight against or accept offensive vague and judgement honesty. If you want useful feedback, ask for specific fact-based feedback. If you want to defend yourself, acknowledge their perspective and clarify your perspective. If you want to ignore it and move on, acknowledge your fault and change topics.
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The 10 secrets to heart-centered assertive communication are courage, candidness, curiosity, centeredness, calm, connection, confrontation, consideration, care, and clarity.
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Being nice means being agreeable. Being agreeable is good if you agree with the person you are being nice to. But if you don’t agree then being agreeable or nice is not good because it makes you an inauthentic dishonest people pleaser. Instead of being nice, try to be respectful and assertive.
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