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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When you re-connect with your network, you growth your career faster because you get access to more opportunities, you deepen relevant networks, and you gain more confidence.
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Out of touch = out of sight = out of mind. By Assertive Way https://youtu.be/2J42JRjtBkI Key Takeaways Staying in touch with your network is often more important than expanding your network. When you stay in contact, it shows you care so they like you more, you are at the top of their mind for career
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Marie Kondo is very assertive even though she is mellow, friendly, and introverted. She has clear boundaries, speaks her mind, doesn’t worry about what other people think of her, is authentic, and is focused on what matters to her.
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Express your needs, desires, feelings, and ideas with “I statements” in a respectful way. Avoid weak and insecure language. Manage your negative emotions. And be curious about other people’s behaviors and feelings.
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Do you know the difference between introvert, shyness, passive behavior, and social anxiety?
This will help you speak up for yourself, be more assertive at work and in life without being rude or aggressive, and stop being a people-pleaser.
➡️Introversion
Introverts get energy from time alone while extroverts get energy in social activities. There are many exceptional introverted leaders such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zucherberg.
➡️Shyness
Shy people avoid eye contact, feel nervous, and awkward in social events. They magnify their fear of negative judgement from others. They feel anxious and avoid some social situations but are still able to have a functioning and happy life.
➡️Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety may not take a promotion because they can’t handle the attention in the meetings. Social anxiety is an extreme version of shyness that affects people’s life because it causes people to withdraw from several situations.
➡️Passive Behavior
Passive behavior may be saying yes when you mean no, not asking for a promotion when you want it, or not giving negative feedback to an employee. Passive’s don’t express their needs, desires, and rights. They give away their power. It is often associated with people pleasing, being submissive, co-dependency, or even being “nice.”
➡️What Do You Need?
You can end social anxiety, be less shy, and be more assertive. That way you’ll be less crippled socially, find your personal freedom, have more joy, and feel more in control.
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