Assertiveness Quotes

“Assertiveness is critical for feeling empowered in your own mind as well as at work and at home.  It’s saying honestly to yourself and others, “This is who I am.  This is how I want to be treated,” while respecting other people’s rights and opinions.  Assertiveness isn’t about being liked all the time, nor about making sure everyone is happy.  It is about standing up for your right to be treated fairly. There are many advantages to assertiveness.  First,”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

“This book tackles assertiveness from a different perspective.  It does not present theory or suggestions that merely make you feel good in the moment.  Nor does it sugar coat issues or always take the politically correct route.  It examines assertiveness from a realistic point of view and provides real guidance for real people with real challenges.”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

“Your smile may or may not be your favorite feature, but it can become someone else’s favorite thing about you if it is genuine.”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

“He is shuffled to progressively smaller cubicles and then finally to the office building’s basement with the surplus filing cabinets.”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

“I have the right to make mistakes and be responsible for them.  To make a mistake is part of the human condition.  Others may try to manipulate me, having me believe that my errors are unforgivable, that I must make amends for my wrongdoing by engaging in proper behavior.  If I allow this, my future behavior will be influenced by my past mistakes, and my decisions will be controlled by the opinions of others.”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others

“Assertiveness is critical for feeling empowered in your own mind as well as at work and at home.  It’s saying honestly to yourself and others, “This is who I am.  This is how I want to be treated,” while respecting other people’s rights and opinions.  Assertiveness isn’t about being liked all the time, nor about making sure everyone is happy.  It is about standing up for your right to be treated fairly.”
― Judy Murphy, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others