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Book Description

You're no idiot, of course. You excel at your job, raise great kids, and even participate in local organizations. But when it comes to asserting yourself in tricky situations, you feel like hiding under your desk. Stand up and be heard! The 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness' provides you with step-by-step guidelines for asserting yourself with everyone from your kids to your boss. Feel confident about negotiating with your landlord, speaking up at a town meeting, and even telling your mother-in-law that you don't want to come over for dinner! In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get:
-Idiot-proof steps to stop you from saying yes when you mean no.
-Expert advice on knowing when it's worth it to assert, and when you should just let things ride.
-Easy-to-follow guidelines for asserting yourself with your boss.
-Tips, definitions and warnings to help you along the way.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Trademarks
  5. Part 1: A Little Attention Please
    1. Chapter 1 What Is Assertiveness and What Isn’t?
    2. Chapter 2 The World as We Found It
    3. Chapter 3 Where and When to Assert Yourself
    4. Chapter 4 Assertiveness Through the Ages
  6. Part 2: A More Self-Confident You
    1. Chapter 5 Why Self-Confidence Is So Important
    2. Chapter 6 Increasing Your Vocal Self-Confidence
    3. Chapter 7 Self-Confidence Tips You Can Practice Today
    4. Chapter 8 Self-Confidence Every Day
  7. Part 3: I Assert, Therefore I Am
    1. Chapter 9 Must Haves, Wants, and Nice Ifs
    2. Chapter 10 The Aggressiveness/Assertiveness Grid
    3. Chapter 11 Separating Myth From Reality
    4. Chapter 12 Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace ...
    5. Chapter 13 Physical Assertiveness
  8. Part 4: Assertiveness in Your Home Life
    1. Chapter 14 Being Assertive Within Your Immediate Family
    2. Chapter 15 Assertiveness Among Relatives
    3. Chapter 16 Neighbors and Other Acquaintances
  9. Part 5: Assertiveness in Your Personal Life
    1. Chapter 17 Special Assertiveness Situations for Women
    2. Chapter 18 Assertiveness for Other Special Circumstances
    3. Chapter 19 Becoming an Assertive Consumer
    4. Chapter 20 Becoming an Assertive Citizen
  10. Part 6: Assertiveness in Your Professional Life
    1. Chapter 21 Being Assertive at Work
    2. Chapter 22 Who’s the Boss Around Here?
    3. Chapter 23 Assertiveness with Your Peers
    4. Chapter 24 Assertiveness with Your Staff
    5. Chapter 25 Handling Clients or Customers
    6. Chapter 26 Collecting What’s Yours
    7. Chapter 27 Assert Yourself, Now and Forever
  11. Appendix A Further Reading
  12. Index
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