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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” 5 gratitude affirmations to become more assertive at work Providing your opinion or making a request in a professional setting takes personal courage, and that’s a good time to affirm your value to others. “I Make them specific.

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Want to Excel at Job Interviews? “Interviewology” Author Anna Papalia Says It Starts With Learning Your Interview Style

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Challengers are heard when they bring a bold, assertive approach to the interview. Harmonizers For harmonizers, the goal is fitting into the team collaboratively. Harmonizers thrive in creating a harmonious work environment and often showcase their ability to fit seamlessly into the team.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Workplace environment and happiness, in some cases. Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. You might even be part of building an environment where everyone can more openly bounce ideas around and feel they are in a safe space to disagree.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

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How to Get Others to Value Your Work

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Politely but assertively correct people if they misunderstand what your job is all about. Let’s face it: There are some toxic work environments where certain groups of employees are simply not valued. It’s perfectly okay to “opt out” of environments like this. If people don’t know what you do, they can’t value what you do.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Appropriately assertive. Asks me key questions so I can better prepare for my meetings. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable. Leans in to better understand the whys behind decisions.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

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The course will be taught in an environment where student can be fully focused on learning. Overview: In today’s work environment, employees can no longer be merely “good” at the basics. Today’s office environment is busier than ever before. Participants will learn to: Navigate their careers through goal setting.