Bold and Kind: Turning Assertiveness into Kindness
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How can assertiveness contribute to increased kindness and compassionate interactions? By mastering assertiveness, you can foster personal growth, happiness, and strong relationships. This episode addresses common misconceptions about assertiveness and describes how it can be a powerful tool for kindness and effective communication. Learn how assertiveness enhances happiness, empathy, and respectful advocacy in both personal and professional settings. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ How assertiveness benefits your community and personal development. ✔️ Ways to build trust and strong relationships through assertiveness. ✔️ How becoming assertive can make you a more supportive and happier person.   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude)  30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall) Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/) Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories) From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate) Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics) Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/) Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter) Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/)   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak) 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked) Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead) Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/) Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/)   ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915)      ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2)   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/)   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/)     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like What Do You Stand For? How To Use Your Beliefs to Communicate Your Identity) Cozy In Conversations: Warmth For Building The Know, Like, and Trust Factor Without Losing Credibility) Add Calm and Connection To Your Assertive Communication) How to Build Strong Connections With People: 4 Strategies Revealed) Speak Your Mind: How Assertiveness Breeds Respect) What People Get Wrong About Trust) 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job) Leadership and Advocacy: Creating Positive Change)   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/) Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings) Contact me: [email protected]) or [email protected]) Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2) Website: https://assertiveway.com)   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915) Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion)   00:00 Introduction to Kindness and Assertiveness 00:54 Misconceptions About Assertiveness 01:29 Reason 1: Assertiveness Makes You Happier 03:13 Reason 2: Assertiveness Makes You More Present 05:12 Reason 3: Assertiveness Improves Your View of Others 07:21 Reason 4: Assertiveness Helps You Serve Others 07:46 Advocating for Others: Essential Conversations 08:24 The Impact of Assertiveness on Personal Growth 09:02 Assertiveness and Kindness: A Powerful Combination 10:45 Building Trust Through Honest Communication 11:58 Resources to Enhance Your Assertiveness Skills 12:35 Conclusion and Further Learning Opportunities