How do You Assert Yourself at Work?
“I have difficulty asserting myself to my superior and co-workers and often feel inferior. What can I do?”
You are certainly not alone. Our parents and other elders taught us early in life to be polite, and not to be arrogant or conceited. Basically, to not assert yourself. However, having a healthy view of your own strengths and being able to convey those strengths to your superiors is neither conceited nor arrogant.
Your goals should be to set boundaries, to get promotions and raises, and to gain the respect of others for your talents. This will help you be more assertive.
Here are 4 steps you can take to assert yourself. List it.
Consider projects you have worked on and what gifts and talents you used to make them a success. Look at your daily tasks and see what strengths are manifested there. List all of your achievements and accomplishments, … Continue reading How do You Assert Yourself at Work?