Asserting Yourself-Updated Edition

Utilizing a number of techniques from behaviour-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout-including the celebrated "DESC scripts" (describe, express, specify, consequences)-allow readers to practice the program, adapt it to their own lives, and evaluate their progress. For both personal and professional use, Asserting Yourself is the classic guide to building confidence and taking a stand.

Sharon Anthony Bower is President of Confidence Training, Inc. She has led communication workshops for Apple, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and government agencies. Gordon H. Bower is Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, having received his Ph.D. from Yale. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

The Classic Step-by-Step Program for Becoming More Assertive With the help of this effective, proactive program, you will see a distinct difference in your assertiveness, whether asking someone out on a date or requesting a raise at work. Drawing on techniques from behavioral psychology, speech and communications theory, and acting, Asserting Yourself will help you improve your self-esteem, enable you to better articulate your opinions, and develop more meaningful relationships. You will learn to: Evaluate your current assertiveness Develop behavior-change goals Speak up with assertive language, voice quality, and body movements Practice working out conflict with the authors' celebrated "DESC scripts" (describe, express, specify, consequences) * Measure your assertiveness progress Practical, wise, and easy-to-use, Asserting Yourself is the quintessential guide to changing your life for the better by building confidence and taking a stand.

Utilizing a number of techniques from behaviour-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout-including the celebrated "DESC scripts" (describe, express, specify, consequences)-allow readers to practice the program, adapt it to their own lives, and evaluate their progress. For both personal and professional use, Asserting Yourself is the classic guide to building confidence and taking a stand.

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