133 GID How to Be Assertive

916. Getting better at AI isn't a technology problem. It's a work design problem. Drawing on a corporate "digital transformation" that never quite landed, Rachel Cooke explains why skill without structure has nothing to hold onto. She then walks through four questions that build ...  Show more

915. Your team missed the deadline, and the reasons are starting to sound like excuses. The instinct is to push harder: tighter check-ins, a firmer performance conversation, more pressure applied in the same direction. But the fastest move and the most useful move are rarely the ...  Show more

Many new managers get feedback to be more assertive.  What does that mean?  How do you do it?  Let's discuss!

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You want to sound more assertive. But you’re not sure what to say or how to say it. In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple ways to instantly sound more assertive. These are easy phrases you can say to sound more confident and communicate your needs clearly. Plus, I share seve ...  Show more

Many people struggle with being assertive, either because they don't want to come across as rude or because they lack confidence in themselves. In this episode, Brendon helps to explore what assertiveness really means and why it's an important skill to have. By the end of this ep ...  Show more

Assertiveness isn’t a tick-box skill or a one-size-fits-all tone. In this episode, Helen and Sarah unpack 5 common “assertiveness watch-outs” — sneaky habits that can undermine your message without you even realising it. Whether you tend to over-explain, over-apologize, or overdo ...  Show more