Quotes About Assertiveness

Ironically, while many of us spend hours every day using small mobile devices to increase our productivity and efficiency, interacting with these objects, even for short periods of time, might do just the opposite, reducing our assertiveness and undermining our productivity.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence.

My surroundings have always been conducive to achieving what you want and believing in self 100 per cent; not being afraid to stand up and voice your opinion.

Emotional self-defense...Those who care so much, maybe too much, know that it takes wisdom and courage to sometimes say, "no" to others.

Do not allow anyone to dim your light.

You don't need anybody's permission to prove yourself, just prove yourself.

Shred the fake mask of humility into pieces. And put on the mask of arrogance if needed.

Be bold, speak from your heart.

Sometimes the only way to gain someone's favor is to stop giving them yours.

Knowing the truth is so minuscule compared to having the nerve to say it...and even more to live it.

It's not really outstanding when you're standing outOutcry is the only outburst, if you can't shout

If there was any great lesson in life it was this: No battle was ever won with silence.

Instead of saying maybe in May, let May be!

Let the colours of your ideas are red so that all can easily notice them! And what is red? Red is scream, red is power, red is assertion!

If you response to every demand, you will be in despair.

A dog barks, but a lion strikes.

If I disagree with you sometimes, it's because I have a mind of my own.

My message to women: Do what makes you feel good, because there'll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they're your own.

Black women are going to have to take more leadership. I think we are prepared because we bring a tenaciousness with us. We do not fear losing friends, allies, or jobs.

Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in.

Women have got to stop being polite. If I ever had children, which I don't, the first thing I'd teach a girl of mine is the words 'f - off.'

A man told me that for a woman, I was very opinionated. I said, 'for a man you're kind of ignorant'.

Love him or hate him, Trump is a man who is certain about what he wants and sets out to get it, no holds barred. Women find his power almost as much of a turn-on as his money.

I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading.