How Can You Communicate Better?
13 Tips To Build Assertive Communication Skills
1. Visualize the person you want to be. How would that person behave and communicate?
2. Ask for feedback from trusted colleagues about the way you are coming across. This would be a great discussion with a mentor as well.
3. Practice using I statements. Stay true to your feelings without blaming others.
4. State your opinions clearly.
5. Accept compliments with grace. Say thank you. It’s simple but somehow we always find the need to give credit to others or discredit the compliment.
6. Practice giving your opinion at least once during every meeting.
7. Make it a goal to speak during every meeting.
8. Practice saying no! Don’t fall into the trap of taking on the work when it is not appropriate.
9. Ask for what you need. No one knows everything and the best leaders are those that acknowledge this.
10. Practice expressing your opinion clearly and confronting issues head-on using I statements. Avoid the inclination to backpedal and negate your true feelings.
11. Build your self-confidence and stay focused on your value. This gives you the courage to communicate effectively.
12. Focus on unhooking emotionally from situations. Instead focus on your reaction. You can’t control their behavior. You can only control your reaction.
13. Do your homework. Use benefit language that includes specific outcome and results rather than your effort involved.
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