Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Speaking Skills”
Are you assertive enough to become a confident and effective leader? One of the most valuable traits of an effective and respected leader is being able to communicate assertively and confidently. An assertive leader is not afraid to speak up, to disagree, say no and participate in difficult conversations. Assertiveness Communication Tips Although assertive communication is such a critical and …
We all know the importance of conquering our fears, having the courage to speak up, doing the things we need to do and “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”©. And courage is often put forward as the antidote or remedy to help you overcome fears. “If I am courageous, then the fear will be gone!” What is courage? Indeed, …
“Feedback is the food of champions” Ken Blanchard Feedback is how we learn, grow, become more self-aware and find out if we have done a good job or not. It shouldn’t be something to avoid or to be scared of. Most often, it is the fear of not doing a great job, negative criticism or being judged that gives …
Research shows that women are more sensitive to criticism than men. The reason for this is probably because women are more capable of reading others’ emotions and can sense even the subtlest criticism. Now, this is not a bad thing, especially if you can use that criticism to improve and grow yourself. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Our …
Why is Assertive Communication in the workplace important for women? Honest, genuine and authentic communication has been reported as the number one communication trait required for effective leadership. However, a common pattern in people’s communication, particularly women, is a lack of awareness and capacity to be assertive. Assertive communication will help you reduce workplace conflict, help you to negotiate, speak …
Women who want to move up into leadership often grapple with the need to be liked. They want to take on leadership roles but still have a need to be liked by their staff. They can be unaware of just how much the need to be liked can be shackling and holding back their career. Cheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook …
