Welcome back! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far.
Last week’s Thought for the Week was “Wisdom in the Face of Conflict” and how we can approach challenging interactions in a way that fosters understanding and collaboration rather than defensiveness and division. If you missed it, you can catch up here
This week, I’d like to explore the role of assertiveness in conflict resolution
Assertiveness is the key to expressing our own needs and opinions clearly, without being aggressive or passive and helps us to manage and resolve conflicts effectively. This is because assertiveness bridges the gap between empathy and standing up for one’s own needs, allowing for respectful, clear, and balanced communication in difficult situations.
In conflict situations, assertiveness helps to maintain respect and balance, ensuring that both sides are heard and understood.
I have noticed that “Assertiveness” is often mistaken for Aggression, for instance if you hear someone say: “They were very assertive with me”!
In this case they probably experienced that person as being more aggressive than assertive because Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.
When we are being assertive, we are expressing ourselves directly and calmly and we are owning what we are saying without blaming others or putting them down.
“True assertiveness is being aware of the feelings of others while knowing and expressing your own needs clearly“
– Cynthia E. Mazzaferro –
[Inspirational author, transformational speaker in the field of self-development and personal responsibility and life-coach]
If you are in Guernsey, we have Thrive Mini Courses coming up soon; “Conflict Resolution Parts 1 and 2” on 01 and 02 October. See more here
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s thought and I wish you a week filled with meaningful connections!
With warmest wishes,
Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
P.S. Please feel free to share your experiences and insights with me!
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