Assertiveness: 7 Easy Steps to Master Assertive Social Confidence, Self-Esteem, Self-Awareness & Social Dynamics

By Lawrence Finnegan

Astounding things seem just within your grasp, so why does it seem like you never reach? What is holding you back? How do you take those first steps from zero to hero? This guide is everything you need to know to be the best version of yourself possible.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Lawrence Finnegan
• Release date: Jun 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088196625

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Assertiveness

7 Easy Steps to Master Assertive Social Confidence, Self-Esteem, Self-Awareness & Social Dynamics

Lawrence Finnegan

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Book 4: Persuasion

Book 5: Make People Laugh

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Table of Contents

Assertiveness

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Healthy Boundaries

Boundaries

Know Core, Know Boundaries

No Core, No Boundaries

Self-Control

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Confidence

Preparing

Eye Contact

Speak Up!

Articulation

Animated

Balance

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Prepare

Research

Rehearse

Audience Knowledge

To Be or Not to Be

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Stay on Task

Emotional Intelligence

Control

Focus

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Active Listening

Me, Myself, and Eye

Body Language

Restate

Empathy

Chapter 6: Step 6 - Validate Others' Feelings

Validating People

Do Not Be Manipulated

Appeal to People’s Better Halves

Do They Have a Point?

Chapter 7: Step 7 - Compromise

Choice, Options and Feedback

Illusion of Choice

Stronger Together

Conclusion

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Introduction

Welcome to Assertiveness. This guide is for people at all skill levels in this ability, whether you are a shrinking violet who can barely speak up in group settings or a sharp-talking hotshot already in command of social situations. There are tips you have not tried, aspects of interpersonal communication you have not considered, and lessons to learn. Operating under the assumption that you want to learn how to persuade and convince at most or inspire and motivate at least, we break down exactly what it takes to be assertive in the Information Age.

We will go through seven easy exercises you can practice to be more assertive. The career advancement and personal enrichment gained by asserting yourself more is almost beside the point: baseline