Learn to Be Assertive
Assertiveness for Busy Managers

Learn to be assertive and you boost your influence as a manager. This is one of the most difficult “skills” to learn and can be the one that makes the difference in your career.
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Learning to be assertive can seem like a delicate balance between expressing yourself and holding back.
FACT:
Being assertive is a balance that is required at important times in order to get the right work done. You will want to be flexible and prepared to step up at those times.
We understand how important it is for managers to be able to speak up with the right amount of assertiveness in order to be taken seriously. We break the entire process into manageable steps to ensure you feel confident every step of the way.
In this Toolkit you will learn:
- What assertiveness is, the risks and benefits
- 3 elements of being assertive and the secret ingredient
- Barriers to being assertive
- How to set boundaries
- Tips on being assertive
PLUS
- The difference in perception when men and women are assertive.
- What happens when your culture doesn't support direct communication.
- Opportunity to reflect on what is holding you back.
- Common Pitfalls in Delegating (and what to do instead)

What's Included in Our Assertiveness Toolkit
- 5 Modules, plus Certificate
- Worksheets and Checklists
- 5 Videos
- Workbook, 29 pages
- Private Network to ask questions and get individualized attention
- Confidence boost with this step-by-step roadmap
- Practical, reliable information
- Support as you step out of your comfort zone and grow!
This is just one of our many toolkits and courses, available in the Work Smart Club. As a manager and leader, it is helpful to keep learning and growing, so we offer easy to access online resources. You can join the Club and have access to this toolkit and so much more…
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- Private Network for virtual coaching, live interaction, additional training.
- We help you bridge the gap between advice and execution.
- New content updated weekly.
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Dr. Cynthia Howard
Executive Coach & Performance Consultant
CEO, Work Smart Club