Assertiveness Confidence Course Project 
Success
MAY 22, 2024
Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. I did some occasional freelance gigs, tackled sporadic projects and took on some marketing-related volunteer work.
Success
JUNE 26, 2021
Every day we make dozens of little choices that either benefit us by asserting our ideas or diminish us because we hesitate in making our views or desires known. If you are struggling with being assertive, start taking small steps to stand up for yourself. Channel that confidence when dealing with others. Call and dispute it.
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Success
JANUARY 4, 2023
The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 26, 2018
That’s why so many of us use the word “try” (as in, “I will try to have that report finished Tuesday”) to buffer our schedules and communicate parameters on tasks and projects. Problem : “Try” has a somewhat wimpy connotation, as if you’re unsure – even when you aren’t, of course! Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.”
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Appropriately assertive.
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