How to Be Assertive at Work WITHOUT Being Aggressive (Be Assertive NOT Aggressive)

How to Be Assertive at Work Without Being Aggressive // Do you want to know how to be assertive not aggressive when you communicate? It can be difficult to know the difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Some people make the mistake of assuming they're being assertive when actually they're actually being aggressive. Then others think they're being aggressive when in reality, they're just being assertive.

How to be assertive without being aggressive is important to understand, especially for workplace communication. The last thing you want to do is communicate in an aggressive way to your boss! So in this video, I go through all you need to know about assertive communication and aggressive communication.

You will learn the difference between being assertive and aggressive. You will know the guidelines for assertive communication. And at the end of the video, I share examples so you can see different ways of communicating the same thing in an assertive way and aggressive way.

By the end of this video, you will know exactly how to be assertive without being aggressive.

Timestamps:
00:00 How to be assertive without being aggressive
00:37 Aggressive vs Assertive
03:05 Guidelines to Be More Assertive
03:16 Guideline #1
04:09 Guideline #2
05:04 Guideline #3
06:00 Guideline #4
07:11 Examples of assertive vs aggressive
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[blahbloop]

3:51 great tips for the most part. But this part is actually not true at all. Believe it or not, some people will still find a way to argue with you and ramp up the emotions even if you meet them with facts. No matter how politely you state them. It's important to remember that even if you do everything right on your end, it can still go terribly wrong.

[EssieBMusic]

This is the best video I have come across to explain the difference between assertiveness and aggression. Thank you so much for making this video! It has helped me so much.

[rparpa]

I like that you start by pointing out the different perspectives of how some could think they're assertive when they're aggressive and how some might think you're aggressive for being assertive.

[nelleo]

I really love that Kara gives examples which is absolutely helpful. That’s why I always binge watch her videos ❤

[assertiveme]

Very clear examples and so many good points, plus easy to understand. It’s interesting how assertive communication comes from confidence and it promotes confidence in others. Unlike aggressive communication which can lower the other persons self-esteem. Thank you for the video!

[PinkYellowGreen]

So glad I'm not an aggressive communicator. I do not attack nor transfer hostility at all. I'm confident. I'm self assured.

[PaulaAndreaGaviriaMarmolejo]

Oh you would be surprise at the amount of people that will deny the truth

[wyc]

I like your speech. It's very accurate and clean. Also, the knowledge from this video is powerful.
It's kind of like Carnegie and Psychology.

It's really useful.

Part 3 Example 1
Aggressive
Boss: I can't believe you make another mistake in this presentation, If we don't get this client because of your incompetence.
Employee: To destroy me will not change this situation. Now, Let's face the truth. If you are nice to me. Will it happen? If I can stay a comfortable zone I can do it more better. With your blame, the result is what you had now.

[atwinemugume]

Tone of value, thank you. Im smashing that subscribe button.

[joyfulsound]

Thank you, so explicit and interesting.

[hichamchemaly]

1- Use facts not emotions 3:18
2- Be specific not vague 4:11
3- Be curious not parochial 5:06
4- Be confident not dominating 6:02

[VinothKumar-zuhd]

Great tips . Definitely believe it will help me

[Marcus-gijb]

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[fatimaaah]

❤Thank youuuu.. kindly make on making such videos . Your videos are excellent and helping me understand my communication pattern and improve it

[ahmedkamell]

I'm really impressed with your helpful tips you are amazing 👏

[MariaSantana-ulwd]

Good information. However, in a work environment with high narcissism, some will react to anything that is communication very badly. Often, it comes as a covert counterattack.

[happygoluckystar]

Exactly the Same behaviour presented by man is viewed as assertive and when expressed by woman is regarded aggressive. Corporate rule. Have been observing this for 20 years, at all seniority levels 🙄

[olandofuller]

We in a day when being assertive is offensive. Half the nation working at home and the rest getting a government check. Those that are left are burnt out or lazy because jobs just want a body. I'll keep trying to be assertive but aggressive might be needed sometimes.

[binhhuynh]

I’ve been searching for videos like this for a while, thank you so much

[ratimiras]

Fantastic insight! Greetings from Ratimira, Zagreb, Croatia!