Assertiveness at Work: A Practical Guide to Handling Awkward Situations

£15.00

Simple, interesting, and effective - I really like this book. It gives effective, clear guidelines on improving assertiveness. I particularly like the fact that it also explores the psychological factors behind nonassertion a bit, which was very interesting to read.

Clear, practical,. grounded - I bought this book back in 1991 and must have one of the most thumbed through editions ever! I am a counsellor and have found the material in this book to be invaluable both for myself, and for my clients. It is really clear and easy to read, yet unlike so many self-help books has a depth to it which makes it realistic. There is no magic solution here - the authors honestly talk about the need to practice skills - but there is a hope for anyone who would like to become more honest with others about theirs feelings and thoughts

Easy to read, good guide to assertiveness - I am Lucy Barnes-Watson of Patina.co.uk. I am a trainer and personal coach in management, leadership and personal skills. I require two types of books a) advanced texts which further develop my own knowledge and skills to become a better trainer. b) basic texts which I can give to my students to read. Bearing the above in mind, I have this to say:This is an excellent first introduction to assertiveness. It is easy to read and covers the basics at the beginning, developing into more advanced usages of assertiveness. A good first-time book on assertiveness and one which I can give to my students.

Good, easy to read and not superficial - Describes assertive, non assertive and aggressive behaviours. Gives useful suggestions on how to face different situations, explaining in plain English the psychology background of everyday reactions and interactions. The whole subject can easily fall in the common sense category, but this book doesn t. Easy to read. Contains exercises.

• The Assertiveness Pocketbook (The Pocketbook)
• When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope, Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive Therapy
• Assertiveness Step by Step (Overcoming Common Problems)
• Develop Your Assertiveness (Creating Success)
• Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action