Assertive vs Aggressive: Navigating Communication Styles

In today's episode, we look into the consequences of assertiveness at work, especially for women of color. The discussion covers the 'DISC' model, and the impact of perception on interpretation, emphasizing the significance of pausing for effective communication.Today you’ll be learning the following;Cultivate curiosity, and assertively engage for impactful presence in influential spaces.Navigate assertiveness challenges, especially for women of color.Understand personality dynamics using the 'DISC' model.Acknowledge how perception influences interpretation.Harness the power of pausing for thoughtful communication.Learn practical strategies for assertiveness and impactful communication.0:51 People often soften their language because they fear conflict, rudeness, rejection, and pushback.1:05 What not being more assertive at work results in.1:29 ABW ( Angry Black Woman) phrase and women of color's struggles when they are assertive.6:13 ‘DISC’ meaning and how people react and how they should be treated.8:46 Meaning of perception and how it affects people’s ways of interpretation.12:03 The power of pausing.12:26 Things to keep in mind when communicating.15:16 Be curious, take what you need, and leave the rest so that you can be heard in the spaces of influence you are at.15:55 Be assertive and effective in your work and what you do daily.Resources:  Visit our website here. Download Greguyschka & Hayley’s top 10 Strategies to help women regain confidence at work. Sign up here to get your copy.Connect with Greguyschka & HayleyFollow Greguyschka on LinkedIn here.Follow Hayley on LinkedIn here.