#243: Be More Assertive By Watching Your Words

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

Being assertive is important in leadership, because it helps us to look out for our own needs and those of our team.

But it doesn’t come naturally to everyone, and we can fall into non-assertive habits.

In this episode, I take a look at some tips to appear more assertive, based on tweaking the language that we use.

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Show Links:

• Thoughtful Leader Podcast #219: 4 Steps to Grow Your Leadership Confidence
• Article: 7 Things Leaders Should Stop Saying
• Article: Is Passive Leadership Destroying Your Team’s Motivation?