Assertiveness at work is important, but do you know what passive, aggressive, assertive all mean? What are the behaviors that are characteristic of each of them, what do they signify, and why should you aim for assertive behavior?

Let's look at Passive, Aggressive, Passive-Aggressive, and Assertive behavior, because understanding them all is an essential business and professional skill.

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This video is part of course module number 1.5.2
Program 1: Managing Yourself
Course 5: Personal Impact
Section 2: Assertiveness

Primary videos that preceed this video include:
- Our videos on First Impression. Start with First Impression - Appearance https://youtu.be/wQKttXHMVps

Primary videos that follow this video include:
- Assertiveness - Recognize Passive, Aggressive, & Assertive Behaviors https://youtu.be/wq16lBNx_L0
- Assertiveness - What to Say to be Assertive https://youtu.be/xrRVayJW-BA

LESSON NOTES
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The four behaviors are:
- Passive: focusing on not getting hurt
- Aggressive - focusing on beating the other person
- Passive-Aggressive - focusing on making others feel bad while avoiding responsibility
- Assertive - focusing on getting the right result

RECOMMENDED EXERCISE
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1. Reflect on these behaviors in yourself. Which styles do you use inappropriately? (2 MC CPD Points)
2. Start to notice when you are straying into passive, aggressive, or passive-aggressive behaviors. What are the triggers? (2 MC CPD Points)
3. On the next three occasions when you notice the triggers for your unhelpful behaviors, start to pull yourself back to remain assertive. (3x2 MC CPD Points)


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RECOMMENDED READING
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- Assertiveness at Work https://geni.us/epp1

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