Small changes can lead to big impact in your assertiveness, confidence and communication effectiveness.
Increase your interpersonal POWER today with these 20 simple strategies to boost your confidence, authority and presence.
To learn more sign up for free training on "How you can be assertive without being rude" here: https://bit.ly/3bMLZzt
Check out our other slideshares:
5 INDISPUTABLY POWERFUL REASONS TO SAY NO - IN 5 AWESOME QUOTES
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/5-indisputably-powerful-reasons-to-say-no-in-5-awesome-quotes
20 WAYS TO INSTANTLY BE MORE ASSERTIVE
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/20-ways-to-instantly-be-more-assertive
HOW TO SAY NO IN 6 TIPS - AND 6 AWESOME QUOTES
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/how-to-say-no-in-6-tips-and-6-awesome-quotes
16 ASSERTIVENESS LESSONS FROM JAPANESE GARDENS
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/16-assertiveness-lessons-from-japanese-gardens
10 POWERFUL CONFIDENCE LESSONS FROM FLAMENCO DANCE
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/10-powerful-confidence-lessons-from-flamenco-dance
A BAD QUOTE - "IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, DON'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL"
https://www.slideshare.net/AssertiveWay/infographic-a-dangerous-quote
24. Use “And”
not “But”
9
AssertiveWay.com
“You are an
excellent analyst
but you need to
work on your
presentations”
“You are an excellent
analyst and improving
your presentations will
better showcase your
genius ideas”
32. 15
Use “If … then …”
to communicate consequences
AssertiveWay.com
“If you don’t come to meetings on time,
then I cannot recommend you for promotion”
35. 16
Don’t say ”sorry” all the time
AssertiveWay.com
“Sorry for being
such a cute puppy”
36. 17
Don’t hesitate with “Maybe”, “I’m
not sure…”, ”I might be wrong…”
AssertiveWay.com
“I’m not sure
and I may be
wrong but
perhaps you
could give me
the job?”
39. 20
Repeat yourself if needed
AssertiveWay.com
“Let me say it again:
I’m NOT interested”
40. What to learn more?
Sign up for FREE training on:
How to Be Assertive
Without Being Rude
AssertiveWay.com
https://bit.ly/3bMLZzt
41. CAN YOU DO THAT?
HERE’S THE RECAP
AssertiveWay.com
42. Manage your
Negative Emotions
Journal your communication
challenges
Identify your negative emotions
Question where they come from
Breath, exercise, meditate, and think
positively
AssertiveWay.com
43. Be Curious
Listen actively
Don’t get defensive or blame
Investigate criticism
Ask clarifying questions
Use “And” not “But”
Question “should”, “must” and “have
to”
AssertiveWay.com
44. Express Yourself
Share your intentions
Share your ideas, feelings and desires
Use “I” statements
Use “When … then I ….”
Use “If … then …” to communicate
consequences
AssertiveWay.com
45. Avoid Weak
Language
Don’t say ”sorry” all the time
Don’t hesitate with “Maybe”, “I’m not
sure…”, ”I might be wrong…”
Don’t over justify. Keep it short
Complete your sentences
Repeat yourself if needed
AssertiveWay.com
46. 20 Assertive Strategies
Manage your Negative
Emotions
Journal your communication
challenges
Identify your negative emotions
Question where they come from
Breath, exercise, meditate and
think positively
Be Curious
Listen actively
Don’t get defensive or blame
Investigate criticism
Ask clarifying questions
Use “And” not “But”
Question “should”, “must” and
“have to”
Express Yourself
Share your intentions
Share your ideas, feelings and
desires
Use “I” statements
Use “When … I ….”
Use “If … then …”
Avoid Weak Language
Don’t say ”sorry” all the time
Don’t hesitate
Don’t over-justify
Complete your sentences
Repeat yourself if needed
AssertiveWay.com
47. What to learn more?
Sign up for FREE training on:
How to Be Assertive
Without Being Rude
AssertiveWay.com
https://bit.ly/3bMLZzt