{"id":600,"date":"2023-10-08T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cube-ld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:07:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:07:29","slug":"mastering-personal-impact-the-power-of-assertiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cube-ld.co.uk\/blog\/mastering-personal-impact-the-power-of-assertiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering personal impact: The power of assertiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we navigate our careers, how well we communicate, work together and express ourselves shapes our path. This blog dives into personal impact, spotlighting assertiveness and cooperation. We’ll look at common behaviours like aggression and passivity, see why they’re not ideal, and discover why assertiveness is the best way to communicate effectively.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is assertiveness?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u2018Assertiveness is an honest and appropriate expression of your feelings, opinions and needs\u2019 according to <\/span>Hadfield and Hasson<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s about standing up for yourself and your rights while maintaining an open and respectful attitude toward others. <\/span>A survey of 500 people<\/span><\/a>, found that 79% of young people (under 35) and 51% of older people (over 45) believe they have missed out at work due to a lack of assertiveness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding behavioural types<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In human interactions, there are four main ways people behave: assertive, aggressive, passive and passive-aggressive. Each of these ways shows how people express their needs, opinions, and feelings. Although you might know about these styles, it’s important to understand how they affect your personal and career growth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n