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ASSERTIVENESS
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Program Objectives
( 1 of 2 )
Assertiveness
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Understand the philosophy of being assertive.
Recognize the differences between being
assertive and being aggressive through the
exploration of personal reactions to given
situations.
3
Program Objectives
( 2 of 2 )
Assertiveness
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Participate in role-playing exercises to practice
the tenets of being assertive.
Gain the courage to be assertive in the most
appropriate and effective way.
A CHALLENGE
Please write a one sentence definition of
A S S E R T I V E N E S S.
5
Definition
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Assertiveness
An honest, direct, and appropriate expression of one's
feelings, thoughts, and beliefs.
6
Etymology
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Assertiveness
The word “assert” came from the Latin word, “assertus” c.
1600.
The original meaning was to “declare,” although in 1879, the use of the word for
“stand up for one’s rights” was recorded.
Short for “self-assertive,” the word “assertive” was first used in the 1560’s.
Online Etymology Dictionary
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Four Communication Styles
(1 of 5)
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Assertiveness
Passive Aggressive Passive-aggressive Assertive
Assertiveness is the most effective communication style!
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Four Communication Styles
(2 of 5)
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Assertiveness
Passive
Passive people do not express their feelings or
opinions.
Passive people do not stand up for their rights.
Passive people are often forced into doing
things that they do not want to do.
Passive people allow others to take advantage of
them.
12
Assertiveness Spectrum
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Assertiveness
• Shakes hands firmly
• Makes and maintains eye contact
• Maintains good, strong posture, and body language is strong
and expressive
• Makes statements about thoughts and feelings
• Is willing to question and challenge information
• Communicates easily
• Gives weak handshakes
• Does not make and maintain eye contact
• Slouches, and body language is weak and contained
• Makes tentative statements and is reluctant to express
thoughts and feelings.
• Is unwilling to question or challenge information
• Communicates hesitantly.
Assertive
Behaviors
Non-assertive
Behaviors
13
Benefits of Assertiveness
(1 of 2)
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Assertiveness
Are in control of their actions.
Choose their battles.
Use power properly, without over-stepping.
Are more likely to find win-win situations.
Are empowered and self-confident.
Solve problems more effectively.
Assertive people:
14
Benefits of Assertiveness
(2 of 2)
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Assertiveness
Accomplish things.
Are less stressed.
Do not feel victimized or that people are taking advantage of them.
Stand up for their rights.
Assertive people:
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Assertiveness (Comprehensive) PowerPoint Presentation 155 slides with Participant Handout

  • 2. 2 Program Objectives ( 1 of 2 ) Assertiveness readysetpresent.com Understand the philosophy of being assertive. Recognize the differences between being assertive and being aggressive through the exploration of personal reactions to given situations.
  • 3. 3 Program Objectives ( 2 of 2 ) Assertiveness readysetpresent.com Participate in role-playing exercises to practice the tenets of being assertive. Gain the courage to be assertive in the most appropriate and effective way.
  • 4. A CHALLENGE Please write a one sentence definition of A S S E R T I V E N E S S.
  • 5. 5 Definition readysetpresent.com Assertiveness An honest, direct, and appropriate expression of one's feelings, thoughts, and beliefs.
  • 6. 6 Etymology readysetpresent.com Assertiveness The word “assert” came from the Latin word, “assertus” c. 1600. The original meaning was to “declare,” although in 1879, the use of the word for “stand up for one’s rights” was recorded. Short for “self-assertive,” the word “assertive” was first used in the 1560’s. Online Etymology Dictionary
  • 7. 7 Four Communication Styles (1 of 5) readysetpresent.com Assertiveness Passive Aggressive Passive-aggressive Assertive Assertiveness is the most effective communication style!
  • 8. 8 Four Communication Styles (2 of 5) readysetpresent.com Assertiveness Passive Passive people do not express their feelings or opinions. Passive people do not stand up for their rights. Passive people are often forced into doing things that they do not want to do. Passive people allow others to take advantage of them.
  • 9. 12 Assertiveness Spectrum readysetpresent.com Assertiveness • Shakes hands firmly • Makes and maintains eye contact • Maintains good, strong posture, and body language is strong and expressive • Makes statements about thoughts and feelings • Is willing to question and challenge information • Communicates easily • Gives weak handshakes • Does not make and maintain eye contact • Slouches, and body language is weak and contained • Makes tentative statements and is reluctant to express thoughts and feelings. • Is unwilling to question or challenge information • Communicates hesitantly. Assertive Behaviors Non-assertive Behaviors
  • 10. 13 Benefits of Assertiveness (1 of 2) readysetpresent.com Assertiveness Are in control of their actions. Choose their battles. Use power properly, without over-stepping. Are more likely to find win-win situations. Are empowered and self-confident. Solve problems more effectively. Assertive people:
  • 11. 14 Benefits of Assertiveness (2 of 2) readysetpresent.com Assertiveness Accomplish things. Are less stressed. Do not feel victimized or that people are taking advantage of them. Stand up for their rights. Assertive people:
  • 12. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US AT readysetpresent.com readysetpresent.com