{"id":5200,"date":"2021-09-10T19:47:24","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T19:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2023-01-10T17:45:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T17:45:27","slug":"best-books-assertiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/best-books-assertiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Books on Assertiveness for Ultimate Social Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While some people may view assertiveness as a negative trait, it\u2019s actually one of the best techniques you can master. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning to be more confident can improve your quality of life at home and work. But, it\u2019s not something that comes naturally to everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you want to start speaking your mind (in the right way), here are some of the best books on assertiveness to get you going.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships by Randy J. Paterson<\/h3>\n\n\n
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This book argues that communication is key to success \u2013 both personally and professionally. Being assertive is essential for proper communication, and you can\u2019t have one without the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help you identify when you experience confidence failures. Once you\u2019re aware of these situations, you can begin applying its techniques to overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, it teaches you how to set personal boundaries<\/a> and deal with other people. These are two main areas where people lack assertiveness, making its information invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find examples from real-life settings along with exercises and checklists that teach you how to deal with them. In short, it\u2019s an actionable book with useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with Smith\u2019s text, the main downside is its lack of accessibility. This is a shame considering it\u2019s meant to be \u201creal-world\u201d, but if you can get past the language you\u2019ll find some very useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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