Chapter 7 - Making the Transition

Assertiveness How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

When people think of assertiveness, they usually think of aggressiveness. Although it is common to mistake or confuse the two, they are very different. The delineation can be summarized with a simple word, respect.

Assertive people respect others’ opinions, feelings, needs, and wants. They do not place others’ desires above their own. Instead, they find methods to avoid infringing upon people’s rights while asserting their own rights and seeking compromise. It is possible to communicate your feelings without making someone feel that they must give in to you.

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