
Understanding the Influence of Assertive Communication | Ivna Curi
10/19/23 • 40 min
How can assertiveness transform your leadership skills??
My guest, Ivna Curi, is a speaker, podcast host, contributor to Forbes, and an MBA graduate from INSEAD. Ivna is on a mission to help empower professionals and leaders to speak up assertively, overcome the fear of aggression, retaliation, or inaction that hinders career growth and productivity.
In this episode, Ivna elaborated on
- Her definition of leadership
- Misconceptions about assertiveness
- Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication styles
- The importance of being present and calm
- Building connection and trust through communication
- The Swedish concept of hygge
- The three Ds for being assertive
If you're interested in how assertiveness can transform your leadership skills, this episode is a must-listen!
How can assertiveness transform your leadership skills??
My guest, Ivna Curi, is a speaker, podcast host, contributor to Forbes, and an MBA graduate from INSEAD. Ivna is on a mission to help empower professionals and leaders to speak up assertively, overcome the fear of aggression, retaliation, or inaction that hinders career growth and productivity.
In this episode, Ivna elaborated on
- Her definition of leadership
- Misconceptions about assertiveness
- Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication styles
- The importance of being present and calm
- Building connection and trust through communication
- The Swedish concept of hygge
- The three Ds for being assertive
If you're interested in how assertiveness can transform your leadership skills, this episode is a must-listen!
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- The importance of resilience and overcoming obstacles
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