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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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Creating Boundaries to Improve Your Workflow

Jen Lawrence

We don’t believe we can assert our boundaries, especially the ones that mean the most to us, due to higher authorities in our life or perceived expectations that have been taught to us. Hello, Conflict, my old friend… So let’s try factoring in boundaries to your initial game plan and asserting them from the beginning.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Call the front desk from your hotel room phone and state your issue. Be assertive in a professional fashion. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! You must expect the unexpected and go with the flow. Remain calm. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Think about your goal in communicating and pick up the phone or walk over and talk to the person when appropriate. How can you put the power of a winning attitude to work? Maybe you have to present your information in a different way or format.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

Cut the length of phone calls by 40%. Participants will learn to: Identify and evaluate elements that may be creating stress at work. Apply self-management techniques vs. stress-management tips. Equally important is the ability to communicate your needs assertively. Communicate their needs assertively.

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How to Say 'No' at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. Even if we can use this word with our spouse and children, we still have a hard time saying it to other people.