Brilliant Assertiveness
What the most assertive people know, do and say
Published on 17. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-0-273-76867-8 (ISBN)
Description
Being assertive means that you are self-assured know what you want from life, are happy to stand up for yourself and have the respect of those around you. Do you want to be like this? This book will show you how!
Practical and easy to read, it looks at what it means to be assertive in today's world. As well as containing plenty of exercises and case studies, it also includes a personal plan which can be adapted by you to suit the issues you are facing.
Practical and easy to read, it looks at what it means to be assertive in today's world. As well as containing plenty of exercises and case studies, it also includes a personal plan which can be adapted by you to suit the issues you are facing.
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08/2012
1st Edition
Pearson;Pearson FT Press
€10.49
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E-Book
08/2012
1st Edition
Pearson FT Press;Pearson
€10.49
Available for download
Person
Dannie Lu Carris a partner at Impact Factory, a leading consultancy in skills training including assertiveness, leadership, presentation skills and creativity. Her work is centred round empowering the individual or team by looking at everyday matters around confidence, communication and creativity. She has worked with global businesses and is in demand as a speaker for a wide range of organisations. Dannie also works as a writer, director, actor, voiceover artist and acting coach.
Content
About the author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: What's It All About?
Chapter 1: What does being assertive really mean?
Chapter 2: Why we do too much for people
Chapter 3: What we're told to do
Chapter 4: So who are you really?
Chapter 5: Over-assertiveness and over-compensation
Part 2: Taking Charge of It All
Chapter 6: Talking the talk
Chapter 7: Walking the walk
Chapter 8: You are worth it
Chapter 9: Working with what you know
Chapter 10: Tips 'n' tricks
Chapter 11: Changing your assertiveness habits for good in 14 days
Conclusion
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: What's It All About?
Chapter 1: What does being assertive really mean?
Chapter 2: Why we do too much for people
Chapter 3: What we're told to do
Chapter 4: So who are you really?
Chapter 5: Over-assertiveness and over-compensation
Part 2: Taking Charge of It All
Chapter 6: Talking the talk
Chapter 7: Walking the walk
Chapter 8: You are worth it
Chapter 9: Working with what you know
Chapter 10: Tips 'n' tricks
Chapter 11: Changing your assertiveness habits for good in 14 days
Conclusion
Index