Assertiveness and Self-Confidence

Carl DunckerManagement Training

Hopefully, through reading this article, you will understand the major influence assertiveness and confidence can have on business and determine whether or not you do, or should, possess them. It is important to know that assertiveness is not a necessity in every area of business. In fact, whilst it may be encouraged in several, there are very few where it would be considered a must have commodity. Too much assertiveness in one workplace can cause arguments and friction, so there must also be people who are just happy getting on with the work. Less assertive people usually have different strengths and get things done in different ways to more confidently spoken people. Very assertive people often favour working with others and …