Management Guide to Asserting Yourself

Becoming assertive is not a mysterious gift. Basically it consists of an attitude of mind and a kitbag of skills. Once you have acquired these and have begun to put them into practice, day-to-day activities will become much easier.Assertiveness gives you the self-confidence to cope with what the wor [...]
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Becoming assertive is not a mysterious gift. Basically it consists of an attitude of mind and a kitbag of skills. Once you have acquired these and have begun to put them into practice, day-to-day activities will become much easier.Assertiveness gives you the self-confidence to cope with what the world throws at you with aplomb and helps you get the best from your dealings with others. It is also a skill that can be learnt. This book aims to help you to become assertive through understanding the underlying issues and then help you to develop the ability to get the most out of your dealings with others. It shows you how to express your wants and needs in the best way to achieve a favourable response. 'Assertiveness is a skill which allows you to stand up for your rights in an appropriate manner, express your feelings, reach out to others and build equal relationships. Most importantly, it is the one means by which you can become the person you want to be.'