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They Call You “Bossy”
You are asser)ve, but they call you aggressive. Why it is “Boss” for men And “Bossy” for women? You care and they accept the ‘caring’ You. You ‘dare’ and they become your cri)cizers.
What does “being asser've” mean?
You disagree with your boss, but say nothing. You see something that irritates you, but you prefer to keep silent. Sound familiar? You are smart and confident and you know what you want. Then why do you hesitate to speak your mind in a clear and respec?ul way? Admit it-‐ being asserCve can be preEy tough as we assume that we will generate an offensive response or end up experiencing a sort of “Err, well” aJtude. AsserCveness is all about being present in a relaConship. By being asserCve, you are able to advocate for yourself in a way that is posiCve and proacCve.
Reflect Your Confidence
Reflect confidence with strong body language
• Uphold a good posture • Maintain eye contact, but do not stare • Speak strong and bold • Build your brand through your signature style • Don’t get over-‐conscious with your face or head
Set Your Mind Set
• Define Boundaries-‐ Be clear on what you can and what you cannot • Convey Your Expecta'ons-‐ Don’t expect others to read your mind • Learn to say “No”-‐ You cannot make everyone happy at the same 'me • Hit Vs. Skip-‐ Nego'a'ons will have a final say
State Your Demands
• Know your objec'ves • S'ck to your values • Break paUerns • Speak out: Be your own advocate • Use “I” as you voice your opinions • Be asser've, without being aggressive • Prac'ce speaking in public • Preserve your beliefs, end the discussion on good terms
The Way Ahead
PracCce makes Perfect But hey, wait… there’s no limit to which you can develop yourself further and recreate a different “You”
SheWorks is a Human Capital firm closing the gender gap in the workplace. Through her advisory services, SheWorks provides pracCcal soluCons to
organizaCons to aEract and retain female staff for improved boEom-‐line results. They offer seminars and workshops to arm women with tools to advance in their careers. To learn more about how SheWorks can add economic-‐value to your
organizaCon through one of its services, please contact us: [email protected]
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