Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

I enjoyed reading this book because it was full of useful advice. It was easy to understand and got to the point so I felt it made the best use of my time. I can recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their assertiveness skills.

This book was just what I was looking for - easy to follow with good tips on how to be assertive which did not require me to re read passages to understand them. A good book if you need help to be assertive and be assertive quickly.

This is one of the most helpful books that I have purchased on this subject. It is not overly long so it can be fully read without skim reading to identify core messages. It is clear and concise and I was able to apply its principles immediately as I read the book. It’s well worth reading.

This was an interesting read which provides a solid introduction to assertiveness. The book correctly points out that you may not get what you want but gives you the tools to explain what you want. If there was a weakness, some the case studies were weak. Overall the book was easy to read and enjoyable at the same time.

This book is amazing I want more. Thnks to the reviews I decided to buy it . This book is an investment for those who wish to improve themselves. After reading this book I can solve a lot of issues in my life with confidence. Thank you so much

I just needed this. Its like medicine a total mind opener. I think lack of confidence in all situations whether its conscious or sub conscious has just got to me. And reading this has opened my eyes to how i have been whether both passive or aggressive in situations and my inability to deal with being assertive or how people treat or perceive me. No time like now to start so. I think this book can help many whether at work, relationships, colleagues, returning goods, in business etc... Im still reading it but its one of those bpoks i need to make notes and read twice!! Well recommened for those fed up of coming last, being overlooked, trod on, not progressing in life or just a general doormat. Thank you to the author!!

Good book to start learning about assertiveness. It very simple and easy to read. I recommend this book if you have no idea what assertiveness is and/ or if you're starting. However, if you're looking for something more helpful in terms of exercises and examples I would suggest other books.

This is my first step in reaching the goal of becoming more assertive. This book has clear steps to help support you to understand what assertiveness means with scenarios included to give a sense of what it looks like. I feel lifted and eager to continue trying out this new found confidence!

One of the best learning books out there at a decent price offering. Some books just change your outlook in life and this is one among the many.

Un guide utile pour comprendre et pratiquer l’assertivité, surtout écrit avec des mots simples loin du language technique de certains psy....

This book is a great guide on how to become an assertive communicator. It gives you a clear explanation of why a passive communication style does not benefits you and guides you step by step to turn expressing yourself more assertively in different situations. Great tool indeed to improve yourself!

We live in a society where people confuse assertiveness and aggressiveness when pursuing what we want in life. Judy Murphy's book, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others, does much to clear up that misconception in a straightforward, concise manner. Assertiveness is attaining a balance between considering your own wants, needs, and goals with the wants, needs, and goals of other people. Aggressive people act in self-serving ways that lack respect for others; passive people act in ways that show no respect for themselves. Using a list of principles called the Bill of Rights of Assertiveness, Ms. Murphy guides readers to understand how they think about themselves, how they communicate, and how others perceive them can impede acting assertively and getting the respect they deserve. The book provides useful examples of passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior in a variety of settings, and then follows up with helpful exercises and suggestions for the reader to practice being assertive in those settings as well. Especially strong and true-to-life examples are given in the section on assertiveness in personal relationships, covering such topics as miscommunication between significant others and parent-child challenges. Another interesting section addresses how to raise assertive children, which is such an important issue given the widespread bullying problems in schools and neighborhoods. The major concept of the entire book is that behaving with respect toward others and toward oneself will go a long way in assuring that one will be respected by others. Constructive assertiveness can also reduce stress, increase honest relationships with others, and benefit health. This book is a handy guide to improving one's life through being more assertive that will be read more than once by many of its readers.

I really wish I had this book earlier in my life, when I had no clue about boundaries. I found this book well-structured, and thus, very effective. In the beginning, the author explains the boundaries and the difference between self-confidence and arrogance. There is also a quiz to help figuring out the key problems and the area of work. The rest of the book has practical exercises aiming to increase the level of assertiveness among the readers. I found the exercises useful in multiple ways. I strongly recommend it to everyone struggling with high level of responsibility.