#243: Be More Assertive By Watching Your Words

<p>Being assertive is important in leadership, because it helps us to look out for our own needs and those of our team.</p> <p>But it doesn’t come naturally to everyone, and we can fall into non-assertive habits. </p> <p>In this episode, I take a look at some tips to appear more assertive, based on tweaking the language that we use.</p> <h3 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" data-fontsize= "22" data-lineheight="33px">Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅</h3> <p>If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below.</p> <p>Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏</p> <p><strong>>>> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-leader-podcast/id1452121137?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.</a></strong></p> <p><strong>>>> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/1o48tkT4b5h4tj1Y1oqGz7" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to leave a rating on Spotify</a>.</strong></p> <h3 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" data-fontsize= "22" data-lineheight="33px">Apply For Your Complimentary Coaching Session</h3> <p>I invite you to a complimentary<strong> Discovery Coaching Session</strong>, where we will:</p> <ul> <li>Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you</li> <li>Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and</li> <li>Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress.</li> </ul> <p>You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of <strong>clarity</strong>, <strong>purpose</strong> and <strong>practical steps</strong> to move you forward.</p> <p>There is <em>no obligation</em> to pursue further coaching after this session - but many people do!</p> <p><strong> <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/coaching-application-form/" target="_blank" rel="noopen