Assertive behavior can actually reduce physical and mental stress in the workplace because people feel less like victims and more like influencers. Employees stop procrastinating and start acting. Communication becomes clearer and more concise, which reduces misunderstandings and clarifies expectations. In an assertive work environment, people speak up and say what's on their minds. They aren't afraid their ideas will be shunned, ridiculed or ignored.
Employees concentrate on what's within their control, rather than what's beyond their control.
For instance, you can always control how you react to a situation, but you can't control how others react. As you can see, it pays to be assertive in the workplace, especially when change and uncertainty are the only constants in today's business world. Being assertive gives you the confidence and communication skills to go after and get what you really want. After all, if you don't stand up for yourself, no one else will. Subscribe to Training Alert National Seminars Group is a division of Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc. the nation's leading provider of results-producing training.