This Week's Edition: The Assertive Leader
Mirna Eusebio Lithgow
CEO and Founder | Tech Executive| Advisory Board Member| Driving Growth, Digital, AI, and Business Transformation | Connector| Chief Founding Member| Best-Selling Author of Leap Out of Your Lane
Welcome to this week’s edition, where we explore the powerful trait of being “Assertive.”
An assertive leader communicates their needs, desires, and opinions clearly and respectfully without undermining others.
Here's a story:
In the middle of a crucial project at a Telecom company I was working for, differing opinions led to a deadlock, stalling progress, and one of the executives wanted to impose their own agenda. Recognizing what was happening, I met with the executive stalling the project and gained support. I led another meeting with the team members, where they could openly voice their concerns and suggestions. This approach led the team to remain focused on our common goal, enabling the project's completion.
?Here's why assertiveness is vital:
1)??? Clear Communication: Assertive leaders articulate their thoughts clearly, eliminating misunderstandings to create a culture of transparency.
2)??? Respectful Engagement: Assertive leaders respect their own boundaries and those of others, creating a healthy and productive work environment.
3)??? Decisive Action: Assertive leaders are decisive. They gather input, weigh options, and make clear, informed decisions, driving their teams forward confidently and clearly.
Assertiveness in leadership is not about imposing your will; it's about creating an environment where clear, respectful communication leads to decisive action and collective success.
Intellias, Global Head of Digital Technology Services, President of North America | Business executive and connector | I scale revenue, organizations, business lines, and high performing teams
10 个月Great word to remember. It has so many practical applications! :)
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10 个月I love this framing of being assertive Mirna. ??
Keynote Speaker | The Spillover Specialist: Unpacking & Addressing the Hidden Toll of Workplace Toxicity on Mental Health | Saving Your Small Business Money from Turnover | Fractional, Consultant & Advisor
10 个月This word can be a trigger word for some Mirna Eusebio Lithgow, therefore I appreciate you redirecting to what's behind it from a positive standpoint.
CEO @ Backpack Healthcare(formerly Youme Healthcare) |Founding Member of Chief|Keynote Speaker
10 个月Mirna Eusebio Lithgow! Yes. Assertive is am amazing word. I tell my 4 year old how much I love that she is assertive. Let's normalize it as a powerful word.
Founder @ Chapter tOO | HR Executive | CEO-X Member | ICF Credentialed Coach | Certified DiSC Trainer | PROSCI Certified Change Management Practitioner | Connector & Multiplier | Biggest fan of Dr. Claire Green-Forde
10 个月Love how you presented assertiveness in such a positive light here Mirna Eusebio Lithgow , too often, I’ve seen assertiveness views negatively as people confuse it with aggression.