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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 …
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 …
Amy Cuddy from Harvard Business School has written a great article about effective leadership and the link between high levels of testosterone. According to the research out of the Harvard laboratory the best leader’s, both male and female, have high levels of testosterone which is linked to reduced fear and increased capacity to deal with risks and to compete. It …
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 …
