The Art of Speaking Up

403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole


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Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership.

In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness: Pushing Down vs. Lifting Up. One erodes trust and damages your reputation over time. The other builds respect, inspires teams, and gets people to genuinely want to follow your lead - this is what I’m teaching you to do.

You'll learn:

  • Why "assertive" doesn't have to mean "aggressive"
  • The Push Down vs. Lift Up framework for assertive leadership
  • Why the aggressive style backfires (even for geniuses like Steve Jobs)
  • 3 practical tactics to be assertive in a way that lifts others up
  • How to inspire buy-in without forcing your ideas on people
  • Why this style of assertiveness feels better for you AND your stakeholders
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    Links:

     

    Free Assertiveness ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ 

     

    Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

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