Forget Assertiveness, Learn Aggressive!

"...assertiveness training is like dancing - this is kick boxing!..."Some people command respect. They seem to automatically have authority. They give out the signals "don't mess with me". They get what they want just by being themselves.Others, maybe like you and me, have been intimidated to defer, to bow down, to accept. We were probably programmed to be like that in childhood.Nice guys finish last, right? Wrong! Not if you know the rules of the game, not if you know the tricks and...
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"...assertiveness training is like dancing - this is kick boxing!..."Some people command respect. They seem to automatically have authority. They give out the signals "don't mess with me". They get what they want just by being themselves.Others, maybe like you and me, have been intimidated to defer, to bow down, to accept. We were probably programmed to be like that in childhood.Nice guys finish last, right? Wrong! Not if you know the rules of the game, not if you know the tricks and techniques that others use to get what they want.Powerful, confident people use subtle weapons to control those around them. These weapons are tools and tricks that they use to spar for the upper hand, to dominate others. In meetings, negotiations and relationships.Most of the time it is an act - they are playing a game with us! We must learn this language and control it if we want to control our destiny. We must learn to use the tools and techniques of the "top dog", the "alpha male". To support ourselves and our hopes and aspirations.Learn the techniques that powerful people use to dominate you and people around you. Teach yourself the body language, posture and voice control needed to take command of the situation. Understand why people act the way they do, where they are coming from, their fears and insecurities. Acquire the skills of verbal and non-verbal mastery over others and control of workplace and other human conflicts.