What habits do confident assertive communicators have? Turn up the volume on your inner voice – assertive communication is your new soundtrack. Explore 10 incredible habits to level up your communication skills and strengthen your relationships, both personally and professionally. In this episode, we'll uncover clarity, values, and behavior habits:

1. Tuning in with what you want, even if it feels selfish
2. Finding the purpose behind every conversation
3. Clarifying assumptions rather than guessing
4. Being honest, even if it might hurt some feelings
5. Delivering negative messages with kindness and empathy
6. Owning your feelings without taking responsibility for others' emotions
7. Asking for what you want, even when it's challenging
8. Expressing yourself, even when it feels messy
9. Seeking feedback, even if it's criticism
10. Embracing compliments wholeheartedly, even if you don't fully believe them

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How to Respond to Constructive Criticism: Learning to Love Negative Feedback: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-respond-to-constructive-criticism-learning-to-love-negative-feedback

How To Receive Feedback Gracefully (And What Not To Do): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-receive-feedback-gracefully-and-what-not-to-do

How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive (an assertiveness technique with examples): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-take-criticism-without-getting-defensive

5 Better Ways To Say Good Job : https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-better-ways-to-say-good-job

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