Ivy Sea Online: Are you assertive or aggressive?

Some people think assertiveness is aggression—a verbal attack (or worse) on another person. Others think they're being assertive, when in fact they're being rude or overbearing. Multiple surveys show that skill in interpersonal communication tops the list for success—or failure—in any workplace, whether you own it, lead it or work in it.

This tip sheet identifies four things affected by a lack of "skillful assertiveness" — and thus affected by positive development in this crucial skill area — and succinctly reviews 13 tips that, when practiced and deepened, have an immediately positive effect on your interpersonal interactions, management capability, and personal results.

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