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The smart girl's guide to getting what you want : how to be assertive with wit, style and grace

Hartley, Mary, 1948-2014
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In this book, personal development coach Mary Hartley explains how women can discover the secrets of assertiveness in order to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Taking a fun and sophisticated approach, the book is designed to be appealing to students, career girls and yummy mummies, and uses a pithy and witty tone to make its important points. Mary begins by explaining what assertiveness is and why it matters. She goes on to help the reader identify common patterns of behaviour aggression, passivity and manipulation providing guidance as to why we sometimes behave in these ways and the problems such patterns of behaviour can cause. Mary shows how assertive behaviour brings about the best results in every aspect of your life helping you achieve both your career and personal goals. By being assertive we can learn how to express our needs and views honestly, effectively and gracefully, without leaving a disaster in our wake.
Imprint:
London : Watkins Publishing, 2014, c2014.London : Watkins Publishing, 2014.©2014.
Collation:
201 pages ; 20 cm.
Contents:
What is a smart girl? -- The Bulldozer, the Pushover, the Snake - and the Star -- Getting the right mindset -- Step-by-step guide to assertive communication -- How to say it - smart body language -- Saying no without losing your friends or your job -- Dealing with criticism -- Tricky situations in your personal and social life -- Dealing with difficult people -- Praise and compliments.
ISBN:
9781780285542
Dewey class:
158.2082158.2
Language:
English
BRN:
169609
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Library at the Dock-HealthHEALTH 158.2 HARTOn loan - Due: 06 Jul 2026
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