Success
JANUARY 4, 2023
The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 18, 2013
Be Assertive, Not Aggressive. What is the difference between assertive behavior and aggressive behavior? Assertiveness has to do with having an “attitude of confidence.” It is an aura of confidence. Assertiveness is caring about yourself and what you need as well as caring about others and their needs.
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On The Job
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
The next time you''re feeling a bit down on yourself, you can regain your confidence — and make a good impression on others — if you take time to write down your aspirations and ambitions, a new study reveals. Once you project confidence to the group and its members perceive you well, the effect can be lasting, they found.
Success
JANUARY 30, 2024
Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” How are those costs the same or different in our current life or work situation?”
Success
JANUARY 4, 2022
If we create rooms that people can enter no matter where they’re from … they can share resources and realize that things are possible that maybe weren’t before,” Danielle says. As you’re likely all too aware, the world hasn’t traditionally taken kindly to women who are ambitious, confident and career-focused.
Success
APRIL 24, 2023
While a certain level of positivity and belief is necessary, if all you do is wait around and think happy thoughts, you won’t make progress. If you push those thoughts away and try to distract yourself, they’ll likely return louder and more assertive. Instead, consider engaging with that voice and asking it questions.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 22, 2016
For example, there was that time I absolutely nailed a first interview and later that day I got the phone call to say the Exec didn’t need to interview anyone else and if I wanted it the job was mine. I must say, looking back, I didn’t give this much thought. It was just something I did every day.
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