Assertiveness In A Week: How To Be Assertive In Seven Simple Steps - Softcover

Michelli, Dena

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473622832 ISBN 13: 9781473622838

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2016

Synopsis

'A useful confidence-building tool for those whose key aim is to find their inner power' Edge Online

Being more assertive just got easier
Much has been spoken about the assertive communication style, not all of it complimentary! Many people confuse it with being aggressive, bamboozling others into submission and getting what you want, despite what they want. However, assertive communication is not domineering; it's just a means of saying what you mean, meaning what you say and allowing others to do the same.

Taking the decision to adopt assertive behaviour will mark the beginning of a new way of life: a way of life where you make your own decisions and choices without feeling guilty, and where you are in control, not those around you.

By working through some simple steps, and by testing the techniques out in a 'safe' environment, you will soon become confident in your new-found powers of assertion. You will be able to command the respect of others, achieve your personal and professional goals and raise your self-esteem.

The steps to assertive behaviour you will cover in this book are:
- Understand the different styles of communication and the effect they have.
- Identify your own style(s) of communication.
- Know your own worth and the worth of others.
- Be clear about your goals.
- Be prepared to learn from your successes and failures.
- Be flexible, and don't expect too much.
- Learn to listen.

Each of the seven chapters in Assertiveness In A Week covers a different aspect of being assertive:
- Sunday: Preparing the foundations
- Monday: Creating winning scenarios
- Tuesday: Dealing with the 'negative'
- Wednesday: Creating a positive impression
- Thursday: Being assertive in public
- Friday: Body language
- Saturday: Personal power

About this title

About the Author

Dr Dena Michelli is a specialist in personal and professional transformation. She works extensively with leaders in commerce and industry, not only through programmes offered by international business schools but also as an independent coach and consultant. She has written extensively and runs seminars and workshops on subjects pertaining to leadership and personal development. She is often quoted in mainstream media on these issues.

http://www.denamichelli.com/

From the Back Cover

Being more assertive just got easier
You are just seven steps away from becoming more assertive. Imagine having the confidence to make your own decisions and choices without feeling guilty, and where you are in control, not those around you. Now you can.

Assertiveness In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to adopting assertive behaviour, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From understanding different styles of communication and the effect they have and identifying your own style(s) of communication, to knowing your worth and being clear about your goals, you'll soon become confident in your new-found powers of assertion, commanding the respect of others and achieving your personal and professional goals. You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action.

The fastest way to manage your boss
Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Assertiveness In A Week is your fastest route to success:

- Sunday: Preparing the foundations
- Monday: Creating winning scenarios
- Tuesday: Dealing with the 'negative'
- Wednesday: Creating a positive impression
- Thursday: Being assertive in public
- Friday: Body language
- Saturday: Personal power

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473622832
• ISBN 13: 9781473622838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128