Lucerne Publishing Company has recently published a book on Practicing Being Assertive. The author
offers tips on expressing yourself with confidence and being open-minded without being aggressive.
Assertiveness is important to all kinds of career fundamentals especially when presenting ideas to your
colleagues and boss. Consider using some of the techniques summarized below.
Be willing to take risks
Be happy about your success
Practice speaking assertively
Listen to yourself
Be aware of your body language
Keep learning and improving