Quotes About Assertiveness

I am me, therefore I am the best.

Being in charge sometimes means making people mad. Some days you have to overrule even the best advice, because you think it is not right.

The only reason to make a million dollars in this business is to tell some fat producer to go to hell.

If you see a snake, just kill it - don't appoint a committee on snakes.

I'm not in the business of being "friendly."

The single and most dangerous word to be spoken in business is no. The second most dangerous word is yes. It is possible to avoid saying either.

I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually had some little fancy business cards printed up to announce it, 'Count Basie. Beware, the Count is Here.'

The next time you get nervous about others opinions, look them mentally in the eye and say, "What you think of me is none of my business."

Saying no to loud people gives you the resources to say yes to important opportunities.

If anyone asks how old I am, tell them it's none of their business!

No one on earth is allowed to question my business decisions.

When I reached the top in business, I adjusted to my new position – I became bolder and crazier than before. And I listened even less to people who tried to slow me down.

What's her name?" "None of your business." "That can't possibly be her name.

Everyone knows the first rule of business is "Look good during confrontations." Or if it isn't, it should be.

To run a successful business, you have to be tough.

The client is not always right.

Women, of their nature, crave for liberty; they will not be ordered around like servants.

If I have a bow and arrow, Commander, I don't shoot a padded shaft to my target's left in order to express my annoyance. I fire a steel-tipped arrow into his leg.

Apropos, you're going to have to learn to sooner or later that you can't just let other people decide what the world around you should and shouldn't be.

But aggression has its constructive qualities as well.

Teach us to demand our share of the gold, And forgive us our docility.

Sir, I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I'm not sir, and that sir is an idiot.

Self-confidence is being able to say to another, I am what I am, and as long as I am not physically harming you or your property, your not liking what I am is your problem.

The most effective nos are the least complicated. The more details you supply, the more likely the other person will challenge you or try to change your mind.