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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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What if a little audacity is exactly what we need to restore our confidence in our choices and reignite trust in ourselves? Making a list of facts vs. feelings is more effective than pros and cons to empower your assertiveness and avoid your next sticky scenario. Are these objective facts or subjective feelings ?

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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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.

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Professional vs Personal Development: What’s the Difference?

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To navigate these dynamic landscapes with confidence, one must recognize the need for ongoing skill enhancement and adaptability. Robbins’ assertion that “success is buried on the other side of frustration” becomes a guiding principle, urging entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges with a resilient spirit born out of personal development.

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From the Archives: What It Means to Be a Precedent Breaker

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Editor’s Note : In 2022, SUCCESS celebrates 125 years as a magazine. The new president was a young man of thirty-five, fearless, bold, self-confident, with no respect for a thing just because it was old or had been done or used before. Don’t be afraid of your own ideas; believe in yourself; assert your individuality.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

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We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Executive Secretary Magazine has a good up to date list on their website. Professional publications such as Olé Magazine or PA Life. Networking Groups.

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7 Strategies to Speak Up to Get Results

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Confidence only comes from taking action. Clients include Microsoft, Boeing, P&G and her work has been featured in Success and Working Mother Magazines. In your mind’s eye, visualize a successful outcome to the situation. Too often we waste mind time imaging everything but a positive resolution. Ready, Set Go! No shortcuts.

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Setting Healthy Boundaries: 3 Simple Steps to Establishing Boundaries That Stick

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Many of us fail to successfully assert boundaries because our emotions get in the way, Curry says. Strive for a tone that’s both calm and confident. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. 5: Watch your attitude. 6: Check in with yourself regularly. “If