The Leadership Minute #38: Assertiveness

The Leadership Minute #38
Character Traits of a Leader: Assertiveness



Assertiveness means being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. It is a learnable skill. However, a word of warning there is a fine line between being assertive and aggressive. Those that follow you expect that assertiveness to be present in everything you do and say. They demand clear, concise direction from their leader.

They also expect that that direction is presented in a manner that is not dictatorial but in a way that ensures that everyone understand why it must be done and that it MUST be done in the manner and time expected.

Individuals that have mastered assertiveness know that so long as they use their power for good can make good things happen for the organization.

It is when they use it for bad they they find themselves on the wrong side of the employment line. Don't be that kind of leader. Instead be self-assured, be extremely confident, be assertive but don't be aggressive


Thank you,
David Guerra

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