I think naturally, if you're an actor, there's a high level of assertiveness that you need to have to survive this business. There's boldness in being assertive, and there's strength and confidence. Votes: 4
There's boldness in being assertive; there's strength and confidence. Votes: 3
Being assertive and somewhat really firm has to be backed up with being fair. Votes: 3
Being assertive in the home does not produce any smiling faces, but it does bring out a few tongues. Votes: 3
The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others. Votes: 3
Being assertive does not mean attacking or ignoring others feelings. It means that you are willing to hold up for yourself fairly-without attacking others. Votes: 3
Learn to be difficult when it counts. In school as in life, having a reputation for being assertive will help you receive preferential treatment without having to beg or fight for it every time. Votes: 3
There is a fine line between assertiveness and being relaxed. Votes: 1
The hardest thing about being an actor, for me, is that if you are the 0.00001% of individuals who wants to do it, you're a freak. And you're an assertive freak. Though actors are often shy, there's this tremendous assertive extroversion in you somewhere. Votes: 1
Using the word 'bossy' for girls can be quite harmful. What is that saying - that being focused, being assertive, being the boss has a negative attribute? And I have heard that term associated more with women than with men. 'He's so bossy' - you don't hear that. It's a very subtle thing. Votes: 1
Ed Koch will never 'rest in peace.' That was not his way. He was always nervously squirming, while making others squirm as well. Comfort was not his goal. He understood that to be a proud and assertive Jew meant never being able to leave a sigh of relief and say, 'It's over, we are at peace, we can now put down our guard and relax.' Votes: 1
Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character Votes: 0
It does, Tennyson, because there's a fine line between confidence and arrogance. There's a fine line between being assertive and being a bully. And you're on the wrong side of both lines. Votes: 0
The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. Votes: 5 William F. Buckley, Jr.
Life is about Being & Becoming Votes: 4 Carl Rogers