| ZoneSteps Tool: "Assertive Leadership"
Leaders can lead with abrasive or assertive communication styles. How do you lead and influence others?
Those using abrasive leadership do so by demanding that others follow them, often simply because of their title or position.
To be an effective and long-term leader, it is important to expand and utilize your assertive leadership characteristics. Assertive leaders are successful because they are not only humble, empathetic, approachable, and reliable, but also confident, focused and driven.
Assertive leadership comes down to characteristics rather than skill set. Instead of just trying to lead others, become the type of person others WANT to follow!
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