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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

Office Dynamics

People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. Use positive self-talk. I can’t wait to hear from you.

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Assertive versus Aggressive

Office Dynamics

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 attitude of self-respect; it is an attitude of respecting other people’s rights. Benefits of Being Assertive.

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How to be an assertive assistant

Practically Perfect PA

How many times are assistants told to be more assertive? It seems to me the word is everywhere we look, it is on our job descriptions, it is in our objectives and there are a ton of courses solely dedicated to making assistants more assertive. It seems we must constantly assert ourselves or we are total failures at the job!

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Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion

Office Dynamics

It’s difficult for people to take us seriously when we don’t have facts to back up what we are saying. Make sure you aren’t personally attacking someone. Free Webinar April 26, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self Esteem. You are less effective without facts. Consider the receiver.

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How to Get Productive & Organized, Even if You have ADD/ADHD or ADD/ADHD Tendencies - Listen Live!

Stephanie LH Calahan

  You have tried a number of things to manage your time, space and information, but systems and processes just don't stick.  Assertive and demanding one day and then passive the next. Madelyn Griffith Haynie The Optimal Functioning Institute said, " If the shoe doesn't fit, don't blame the foot. "