Contents

Preface

CHAPTER 1: An Introduction to Assertiveness

CHAPTER 2: The Three-Part Assertion Message

CHAPTER 3: Assertive Rapport Building

CHAPTER 4: Tactics for Assertive Rapport Building

CHAPTER 5: Assertive Curiosity

CHAPTER 6: Maximizing Assertive Curiosity in Business

CHAPTER 7: From Curiosity to Understanding

CHAPTER 8: Etiquette: Rules of the Road for People Skills

CHAPTER 9: Persuasion as a People Skill

CHAPTER 10: Asking Questions Skillfully

CHAPTER 11: Assertive Speaking

CHAPTER 12: Assertive Listening

CHAPTER 13: Assertive Ambition

CHAPTER 14: Maximizing Results with Assertive Ambition

CHAPTER 15: Assertive Conflict Resolution

CHAPTER 16: Assertive Conflict Management and Negotiation