The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Speak Up. Say No. Set Boundaries. Take Back Control. Kindle Edition

book does not really give techniques or examples what and how to say it,to assert yourself.examples should teach how to do it and what to say,when your boss or coworkers are manipulaters.I took a course years ago at university,where we practised the different methods on each other,like fogging,etc.wanted a book for a friend that needs to learn this.

I hate admitting it but at my current job, I need much more of it. I've been pushed around and not raised my voice when I should have. I've accommodated others because of fear mostly, and put their needs above mine.It's not something you realize you are doing until you can see a clear pattern behind you already. And at that point, well, it is quite scary to try to deviate your behaviors.Assertiveness is something I am working towards and not just in my job I am realizing. Patrick gives you the tools you need and the assertiveness action plan was especially awesome. For those that don't like to stare at huge tasks, it breaks into daily actions to gradually leave your comfort zone, and that is basically all we can ask for. Great read.

As a woman of a certain age we were taught to "be a lady if it kills you"...sadly it almost has. While well meaning at the time, it sets females up to become a "doormat". It's a shame that assertiveness classes are not offered as part of our standard school curriculum. We women need to set boundaries NOW more than ever.

The reason I gave the art of everyday assertiveness a five star rating, because I need to work on being assertive. Patrick king explain what assertive mean and how be assertive in everyday life. This book help me understand that I need to be more assertive and stop pleasing people all the time. I wrote down the personal bill of rights, he mentioned in the book and I'm going to read them everyday, so I can remember to use them in situations when i start trying to please people. The chapter he explains that it's ok to say no resonate with me because I have a issue with not saying no alot. He explains that you can say no without giving any reason and alot of people are afariad of saying no because it can start a mini confrontation. I am going to use the advice that Patrick king,explain that it ok to say no even if I'm scared it's going to start a mini confrontation. He aslo explain difference between being passive, aggression, passive aggression and assertive. He break down each one and give examples on how the outcome will be. It's better to be assertive in any situation because it boost your confidence and people will respect you more and if you get turned down or somebody says no to you, you better not pout. The latter was said in the book I like that because everyone is not going to say yes or agree with you all the time. Read this book if you want to be assertive or get a perspective on assertive.

I found it very helpful. Myself personally I realized I’m to passive and have always had communication issues. It’s helped me figure out a better way to be. Thanks for writing this book!

King makes some very good points and offers a 30 day plan to help you put his techniques into action. The book also has a summary section at the end that provides an overview of each chapter as a refresher after finishing the book. I've struggled with assertiveness all my life; this book puts into perspective the four different communication styles and why assertiveness is the best and most effective choice. I'm already seeing a difference in my life.

A balanced approach to putting one's needs first. I recommend for those who feel the need to smile or laugh when they don't feel like it.

Great Book. I have no problem being assertive and advocating for other people but I do when it comes to myself. I guess it was a good thing I read this book.

I bought this book because I had listened to the whole of it on audible. I bought it knowing what was in it which is a high recommendation.But I'm only giving it four stars because it's not a book in the normal sense of a lot of care having been taken over the formatting.I'm guessing it's a book that has been made by Amazon publishing from the kindle version.If you want it for content to give you an improved perspective on what it means to be more assertive then I recommend it.

I broke up with my girlfriend and realised that I'd lost her respect and love because of lack of assertiveness. Every page was a difficult read because I could see how much of a doormat I'd become. This book is going to make so many positive changes in my life I can see it already. Definitely recommend this book.

Great book, really helped me to understand how a lack of assertiveness has impacted my life and let too many toxic people in... lots of work to do and I’ll definitely have this book to hand to reread and help me. Definitely recommended!

Brilliant book!! As a chronic people pleaser I felt like he was talking directly at me in a lot of places! He breaks down complex topics really well and is written in a very concise way so I finished it in a few days and also means I can revisit it often to remind myself of the concepts. There's also a really detailed and specific action plan at the end for how to implement the topics from the book which I will DEFINITELY be revisiting. Great, empowering book!

Well worth spending time to digest the contents of this bookI will read it over and over again.Good luck