Quotes About Assertiveness

What is assertive in a man can appear abrasive in a woman, and female leaders risk appearing too feminine or not feminine enough.

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To young women, black and white, Baker embodied the possibility of escaping the restrictions that defined conventional femininity. Authoritative yet unassuming, self-confident and assertive, forcing others to take her seriously simply by presuming that they would, Baker was a revelation.

Sure, negotiation techniques and assertiveness skills can easily be learned by taking courses or reading books. But the truth is, if you're going to command more—whether it's a higher fee, more flexible hours, or a corner office—you have to truly believe you're worth it. People will always respond far more to your "vibes" than your words.

We women have got to stop devaluing ourselves and demand what we're worth.

Asking for more is an act of self-love. Saying no is a show of self-respect. Refusing to settle is a statement of self-worth. And walking away is a sign of self-trust.

You know what they say, darling. When an older man seeks out younger women, he's virile. When an older woman seeks out younger men, she's desperate. Well, color me desperate, then. Because I want you, Harris Clayton. And I'm a woman who's very good at getting what she wants! Now come back to bed, darling, and let's forget all about everything except the way we feel.

When you feel like things are out of control, you take control. Yeah, that's what you do. Take control. So, yeah. Oh, yeah.

You're not smart enough to be afraid of me.

You can't do anything to please anybody or say anything to please them or even dress so they'll be happy and give you a smile.

I realize you can't please everyone.

My parents pretty much realized that I would do whatever I wanted, and that was it, really.

Being reasonably direct about what you're doing, being comfortable, is the best way to do things.

I don't think anybody can reasonably say I am a sycophant for Trump, because I'm not.

Before I had my heart problem, if I was asked to do something I would look through a mental file looking for reasons why I could say no.

I think it's important to rebel a little bit.

One of the most rebellious things a woman can do is allow people to think she's mean.

I was born to two rebellious people and it is in my blood to speak my mind.

I assumed that, if I put my head down and did great work, what I deserved would come to me. What you deserve will not come to you. It is only in advocating for yourself that you will receive what you deserve.

You need to receive the ball and be assertive with it.

Every receiver should feel that he's the best. It's all about confidence.

I want people to know that I'm a force to be reckoned with.

I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed.

You need to learn to say no and need to recognise when you're being exploited.