Opportunities are not luck, they are created. Here’s how to increase opportunities for yourself in your career and life.
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Find out what assertiveness is, when it can be used, its elements, if it makes you rude or aggressive, and if it is a personality trait or not.
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To effectively advocate for others like an attorney, ese the right strategies, be polite, don’t be too difficult, default to professionalism, correct others in a non-judgmental way, focus on problem-solving, and find the style that works best for you through trial and error.
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To disarm a manipulator, postpone your answer to give yourself time to ponder, question their intent, look disinterested by not reacting, establish boundaries and say no firmly, and maintain your self-respect by not apologizing when they blame you for their problems.
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The most important assertiveness skill for individual contributors is receiving feedback. For entry level and mid-level managers it is feedback, boundaries, speaking up, managing conflict, and tactical decisiveness. For executives it is strategic decisiveness and communicating long-term goals.
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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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To succeed as a woman in a male-dominated industry you need to make yourself heard in meetings by building one-on-one rapport and creating stronger transitions to your perspectives with questions, “and” transitions, paraphrasing, and by restating the problem.
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Paulette Dale went viral after telling former President Trump about his great smile. But she wasn’t a supporter. In this interview, she explains why she complimented him and how women can be more assertive to gain confidence.
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For a powerful compliment, how the positive impact of what they did on yourself and others, measurable performance, an aspect of their personality, a positive behavior, or a useful process used.
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If you are upset with someone, write a letter to them but don’t send it, especially if you answer yes to any of the questions below. When you are calm, have an assertive conversation with them.
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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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