This Is How Assertive Women Will Look Like In 10 Years’ Time
The society has placed a range of behaviors for a woman more than a man. When a woman tries to be nice and sweat she is labeled as either calculating or weakling. If she looks aggressive she will be judged as behaving like a man or acting like a bitch. A woman in a school, college and office sometimes sabotages herself and chip away her authority because of incapability to be assertive. She shelves her confidence to share her opinion.
Achievements of an assertive woman
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Flourish in workplace
In the office where influence and power is derived from a person’s confidence, authority and expertise a woman’s non-confrontational and soothing conduct fails them badly. A woman who gets ahead in a career is not afraid to advocate for herself. She not only speaks up but negotiates and disagrees. Women fear things that move them ahead. Always position yourself as someone ready to help. This act opens a floodgate of opportunities not only within your company but among your network. You will be open to assignments that open door to limitless opportunities.
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Negotiates
Why do most women make less ambitious offers? They are afraid that they will lose the initial offer they are given. Women consultants for instance, who practice law charge less than the male counterparts. A woman changes the course of her history when she negotiates her first pay package. The higher the first package the more she will get in future. Studies reveal that a $5,000 disparity in a woman’s first occupation can usher in an incredible $200,000 gap over her career. The secret is to understand what you are worth and what you are capable of doing.
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Not afraid of conflict
Did you know that a woman is good at forging relationships? Conflict need not upset your coworkers as long as you speak up and stand up for yourself. You need to be taken seriously rather than liked. A woman should know there are sharks around – ready to steal her credit! For instance everyone knows you need to take the credit but does not care. You act swiftly without having to throw your coworker under the bus. Set the record straight, speak with authority and explain calmly how you gathered the data and performed the data analysis. You increase your chances for promotion or more responsibilities.
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Takes her career trajectory
All kinds of jobs are challenging from coffee shop attendant, cook to a manager in a large cooperate. Everyone tries to be the “good girls “fearing getting punished through demeaning, demotion, ostracizing or firing. So, you stay in a bad gig and leave quietly at 5 pm. It is not interesting working especially when you discover your boss takes advantage of you. Let them know you can’t take it any longer. Try to earn genuine supporters at your place of work particularly in high places. Your allies will support you when are self-promoting or speaking up.
And you know what? Sometimes you have to take a step backward or sideways to move up your career. Though the move can be scary but you need to compromise. Try to balance your assertive behaviors with nurturing female abilities in order to escape backlash. Choose to be assertive when appropriate when it pays off.
