There is a BIG difference between getting things done and feeling great about the outcome. Instead of judging ourselves in terms of how many things we got done, perhaps we can become more effective by asking ourselves how much was done with intent and presence of mind… Think about the great connections you made today, [...]
What Does Your Handshake Say About You?
More than you know.
Your handshake is a large part of the first impression you leave with people. What kind of hand-shaker are you?
Ironman Grip: If you’re getting winces or you hear knuckles cracking, that’s your cue to let go! Assertiveness and confidence are glorious traits, but they [...]
It’s the day of our Nation’s independence and celebration abounds. Funny how it takes a holiday to remember that our freedom wasn’t always an entitlement.
We’d long ago been given a beautiful gift of exercising the right to say what we think. The potential problem is that, far too often, we tend to do exactly that. [...]
It’s a commonly known phenomenon – when your name/company name appears in print and is being promoted by the press, its level of visibility and credibility rises exponentially. You already know that your product, services and/or knowledge are superior. The challenge is in getting others to claim your superiority. Here’s where “being humble” gets in [...]
The Stealth Communication Habits of the Assertive Woman at www.SandySpadaro.com would love to grow it’s content, comment role, and exposure reach by featuring topics that help out my readers…and yours. Let’s both enjoy the benefit of cross-promoting our businesses. In order for me to get to know you better, I’d love a little information [...]
So much of effective networking is dependent on how comfortable we are in social settings. I know, I know…duh. Yet most people don’t realize what a large part of their conversational personality comes across as less than authentic. Discomfort has a lot to do with that and is often the first thing people feel in a room full of strangers. How does one overcome this setback? I decided to ask an [...]
Today is the day of hearts, roses, teddy bears and chocolate. Oddly, people choose these ways of expressing their thoughts and feelings without giving much thought to the words they use. In fact, overuse and desensitization has taken the luster out of this holiday’s most common Sweet Nothings.
On this, as on any day, choose your “love” words carefully and say exactly what you mean. More importantly, you want to carefully discern the messages that others are sending your way – they may not always be the messages you’re hoping for.
Be on the lookout for the message behind the masked [...]
Conversational Tongue Lashing
How often do you find yourself in a conversation with a bully? I’m not talking about someone pushing your around – I’m talking about the bully that wounds with their words. Pushy abrasive types KNOW they’re being a jerk. The dangerous ones are the unsuspecting bully/jerks that are completely unaware how much [...]
In that brief flash of time between her look of surprise and the subsequent burst of genuine laughter, it was clear that she knew I’d been listening very closely.
On this day, Rachael Ray and I had a moment. And now it’s my [...]
Every now and again something you’ve hoped for happens and you simply have to shout it from the rooftops, knowing full well that it is WAY more exciting to you than it is to anyone else.
This is one of those moments. After all…we’re told to celebrate our accomplishments, right?
The following article was chosen in the 2010 Writer’s Digest writing competition within the “Magazine Feature Article” category. Not only will it be listed as such in an upcoming issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine, but it brings me one step closer to a couple of my writing goals.
I welcome you to a “virtual clink” as I raise a very deep glass filled with rich purple notes of plum, cherries & [...]
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Welcome
Women can get a bad rep when being direct and self-confident with their messaging. In fact, it's often mistaken for being "bitchy".
Assertive doesn't have to mean bitchy.
This blog is about the ways that today's women communicate effectively and assertively. Our lives are consumed with getting it all done, being valued & respected for it and keeping the crazy inside from taking over.
As women, effective and assertive communication can be our strongest weapon for managing busy personal and professional lives. We can’t always control what happens around us, but we CAN master the way people understand us when we talk about it.
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