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

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But some workplace experts are speaking up and encouraging employees to do just the same in 2024; perhaps the only “resolution” you will need this year is some real talk. What assumptions do we hold about where and when we’re allowed to speak up? What have we experienced as the costs of speaking up in the past?

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Assertiveness or Weakness?

Office Dynamics

The best time to be assertive with a person is in the early phase of your relationship! Assertion : Confidently expressing what you think, feel, and believe. Standing up for your rights while respecting others’ rights. Look for Part 2 of this blog later next week: Can Lack of Assertiveness be Interpreted as Weakness?

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Pros and Cons of Being Assertive

Office Dynamics

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Assertiveness or Weakness?

Office Dynamics

The best time to be assertive with a person is in the early phase of your relationship! Assertion : Confidently expressing what you think, feel, and believe. Standing up for your rights while respecting others’ rights. Look for Part 2 of this blog later next week: Can Lack of Assertiveness be Interpreted as Weakness?

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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Pros and Cons of Being Assertive

Office Dynamics

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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How to Help Your Sales Team Overcome the 4 Most Limiting Mindsets

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Often, sales managers rely on training to help improve seller performance, but this approach by itself is insufficient. Training and hands-on experience can only get sellers so far. And without identifying which mindsets limit seller performance, sales managers cannot see true improvement—even as sellers are trained on new skills.