August 10, 2023
Triggers: How to Stop Rising to the Bait
"He’d also just talk over people, including me. And my reaction was not me at my best. I just sat there in a passive-aggressive huff. " - Simon Bell
Posts tagged with 'assertiveness'
May 4, 2021
Are You Kind or Patronizing? – #MTtalk Roundup
Recently, we had a solar power system installed at our house. While I was busy downloading the app that you need to manage the system, the project manager literally took my phone out of my hand and said, "Let me do it, I know how."
February 18, 2020
Assertive, Aggressive or Arrogant? – #MTtalk Roundup
Can you be assertive without being seen as aggressive or arrogant? In this week's #MTtalk Twitter chat, we're going to discuss what the difference is and how to tell
April 12, 2018
Your Top Tips for Being More Assertive
“Ah, Keith, quick word. Late notice, I know, but I need that [insert complicated, dreary task here!] done before the weekend, not by the end…
January 23, 2018
Saying Yes When You Mean No – #MTtalk Roundup
No: A Cultural Conundrum I read a few studies recently that analyzed how different cultures view and use the word “No.” Reading these research…
November 20, 2017
My Most Difficult Conversation at Work
“You know what, Simon? I think they should fire you for what you’ve done.” As conversational gambits go, it was a…
September 28, 2017
Need Some Help Saying No?
They call them “the terrible twos” for a reason. Tell a two-year-old to put away his toys because it’s time for a bath and you’ll…
April 5, 2017
#MTtalk: Disrupting the Hierarchy
Many years ago, when computers still had monochrome screens and could only run one program at a time, I worked in the property section of a…
March 21, 2017
Disagreeing With Powerful People – #MTtalk Roundup
We must be ever courteous and patient with those who do not see eye-to-eye with us. We must resolutely refuse to consider our opponents as…