What do you do if your attempts to be assertive are met with resistance?

If your attempts at being assertive are met with resistance, try to stay calm and maintain open communication. Listen to the other person's perspective and validate their feelings. Be firm but respectful in expressing your needs and boundaries. Seek a compromise if possible, but be prepared to stand your ground if necessary. If the resistance persists, consider seeking mediation or professional guidance to resolve the issue constructively.

Assertiveness is crucial when our desired outcomes compete with others’. It affects how hard we push to get what we want and varies with time, context, and experience. Whether we concede ground or identify creative solutions that accommodate others’ needs can be down to our degree of assertiveness. Being assertive or responsive enables the individual to influence others effectively; this could be as simple as providing information or an answer clearly, asking questions, backing up answers with solid reasons, or being persuasive. Aggressive and passive behaviors such as sarcasm, being patronizing, putting yourself down, and avoidance are ultimately self-defeating. They damage the individual and the surrounding people.

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If your attempts to be assertive are met with resistance, it's important to remain calm and persistent. Try to understand the reasons behind the resistance. Listen actively to the concerns of the other party and acknowledge their perspective. Then, calmly restate your point of view, using clear and assertive language. If the resistance persists, consider finding a compromise or alternative solution that addresses both parties' needs. Stay firm in your stance while remaining respectful and professional. If necessary, escalate the issue to a higher authority or seek support from colleagues or a mentor.

In my experience, when encountering resistance, I've observed that deliberately pausing allows room for me to identify the underlying cause. It's possible that my timing, approach, or other factors might not be in sync with achieving the best possible outcome. Resistance could serve as a chance to hone resilience or explore alternative approaches. Stay calm, breathe, relax and stay committed to the best outcome for all.

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The key is open lines of communication without having a hidden agenda. Open yourself up about your intentions and what goals you’re trying to reach. Make sure the goals are expressed clearly and that everyone benefits in the end. Give tangible examples of what you want to achieve and make your keep communicating until you have reached consensus from all parties involved. Everyone should be on board because one loose end could end up being in dismantling your good intentions. Communication is KEY. Clear and concise and more importantly being able to listen to what others have to say. Their opinion or ideas might make a difference or bring light to something you haven’t thought through clearly

If my attempts to be assertive are met with resistance, I would first take a step back to understand the root cause of the resistance. I would then adjust my strategy by considering alternative communication styles or approaches that might resonate better with the audience. It's important to remain open-minded and flexible, perhaps incorporating more collaborative and empathetic techniques to build trust and mutual understanding. Additionally, I would seek feedback to refine my approach and ensure that my assertiveness is perceived positively and constructively.