87. How to Be Assertive

First: There's a great story about how to create psychologically safe teams in Amy Edmondson's book, " Right Kind of Wrong."https://amycedmondson.com/books/Next: The podcast will be on pause for a bit. I'll be speaking at ATD's Core4 conference this fall, and at a few other event ...  Afficher plus

A big part of being a manager is communication -- it's how you build relationships with your supervisor, your direct reports, and your peers. It doesn't matter how well crafted your message is if the other person doesn't receive it. You can increase your influence by:Paying atten ...  Afficher plus

When a boss tells you to be more assertive, they need to tell you more. Knowing exactly where you need to boost your assertiveness will help you figure out the next steps to take. Making decisions, giving feedback, negotiating, and delegating are good places to start. Questions g ...  Afficher plus

Finding the power of your voice and learning how to be assertive without being aggressive. Keys to remaining inspired at work and to overcoming roadblocks. How to unwind without feeling unproductive. The advice you don't hear when starting your own business that you need to apply ...  Afficher plus

Do you feel fake when you try to manage up? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Nashater Deu Solheim, a leadership consultant and author. They talk through what to do when you want choice assignments, you feel like higher-ups aren’t noticing your contributions, ...  Afficher plus

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 ...  Afficher plus