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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

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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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

Allwork

Partnering with fashion expert Diana Tsui, they explored current trends and reviewed the evolution of workplace attire. This trend reflects a desire to assert one’s identity, values, and interests, inspired by a workplace culture where inclusivity and authenticity are valued. hybrid workers.

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These Are the 45 Most Important Minutes of Your Day

Success

This time is to acknowledge your successes, review your goals, focus on your successful future, and make specific plans for what you want to accomplish the next day. The Evening Review. Show me where I could have been more assertive today. Show me where I could have been more assertive today.

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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

Success

Speaking to an audience that included the future creatives of the world, Thompson asserted that the word “content” sounded merely like the stuffing of a sofa cushion, and called it “rude.” “‘Content.’ “You know, I’ve been writing to friends who are crew people, who are costume people, who are makeup people who aren’t working.

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How To Be Effective In The Office

Office Dynamics

Solution : Replace with variations of the words “do” or “can” instead – and focus on what is definite: “I’ll do a preliminary outline by Tuesday for review,” or “I will complete a preliminary outline Tuesday.”. Believe” instead of “think” or “feel.”

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Admin Tip: How to Get Your Boss to Give You More Control

Eat Your Career

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Suggest a trial and review period. Instead, suggest a short trial and review period. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. They need clear, confident instructions.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France.