The key to assertive leadership is to acknowledge that each person differs and is unique. It is your responsibility to show respect towards the other person you interact with and their uniqueness. You also need to respect your own differences and uniqueness. Respecting yourself means setting limits,being able to say No. It also means taking ownership and responsibility for your …
Did you know that assertiveness is one of the key skills required for effective leadership? I was reading an article from Harvard Business Review “The one skill that all leaders should work on” by Scott Edinger. And that skill is assertiveness. It is exciting when you see Harvard Business Review writing about the importance of Assertiveness. I agree with Scott …
All of us at some stage will face those difficult conversations, the discussions that we would rather avoid than deal with. It is so easy to blame others and not take ownership for our own contribution when dealing with these difficult situations or with people we find challenging. Stephen Covey said that “while we cannot control what happens to us, …
Is it a stumbling block or a building block? Part of being successful in life and achieving our goals and potential relates to having a positive mind set. This is the way that we see things that happen to us or come across our paths to block us or interfere with what we want to do. Luckily we can choose …
Congruency when presenting is very important, as it adds to your credibility, your connection and your competence as a speaker. Congruency when presenting simple means that all aspects of your communication, your message and what you are saying, line up. Your body language, gestures and nonverbal communication line up with what you are saying. Your passion and your energy are …
One of the things that can sometimes happen when speaking, especially when sharing our stories and our journeys is that we can become emotional. Now emotions, passion and feelings are important and help us engage and connect with the audience, but we don’t want to become too emotional and have to leave the stage or be unable to complete our …
