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Don’t Be a Dragon to Yourself (Part 3 of 3)

Office Dynamics

Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Then we get upset.

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Ep 186: Rachael Bonetti on Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

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One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. What makes you great and beautiful and useful and a gift to the world is the same thing that robs the world of who you are.”. So, pairing a Nine with an assertive go-getter at home or at work will allow them to shine as a leader who hears all sides and preserves peace.

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Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed!

Office Dynamics

If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. They want a long-lasting gift. Thirst for knowledge. Happy April everyone!

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Revelations from the Revolution at the Conference for Administrative Excellence

Office Dynamics

Though my career has evolved into training and development, I always feel most at home when surrounded by growth-oriented assistants. Joan taught us to be assertive and persistent, even in the face of naysayers. That’s one of the reasons I always jump at the opportunity to attend Conference.

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Let the Teacher Teach

Office Dynamics

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? Hello Monday Motivators!

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Let the Teacher Teach

Office Dynamics

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? Hello Monday Motivators!