87. How to Be Assertive

Managing people is a different job than whatever you did to get promoted. Now, instead of holding the work in your own hands, you are responsible for managing other people who are doing the work. You're still responsible for the end result -- and that can feel frustrating, or mak ... Show More

How do you want to be known? How do you want people to describe you when you're not in the room?...After the EpisodeSign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with:https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest~Join the next Communication Strategi ... Show More

When you want to lead your team through change, it takes more than information and individual willpower. Take a look at the system around people -- the processes, incentives and metrics -- to ensure they're reinforcing the change you want. And: increase the psychological safety t ... Show More

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 ... Show More

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 ... Show More

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, ... Show More

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 ... Show More

Why can it be difficult to get feedback from our managers and peers? Today, Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for unlocking more feedback and receiving it with grace.Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to t ... Show More

Is something holding you back from chasing the professional outcome you want most right now—the bigger job, the senior mentor, the chance to lead a team? It's possible that your confidence needs a boost. Modern Mentor shares her favorite actionable strategies you can use immediat ... Show More

<p>How assertive are you? Do you always stand your ground or do you often let people push you around? <br /> In today's podcast, you'll learn vocabulary and expressions on the topic of assertiveness.</p> <p>Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: <a href= "http:// ... Show More

Frustrated at not showing up the way she wants to, a leader, in conversation with her coach, explores ways to integrate her values into her behavior.To show up as more of whatever you want to be, ask yourself: What would be different if I were a little braver right now?What would ... Show More

Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship management skills and how pro-active you are. During this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to formulate a convincing answ ... Show More

In this episode, a leader feels she lacks courage. She engages her coach in a conversation about how to use self-awareness and self-management as tools to help her become a little bolder.The self-talk scripts discussed in this episode, plus the four-box process Tom described, are ... Show More