A Step-by-Step Guide to Having an Assertive Conversation

  Communicating assertively is key to stating our opinions, negotiating, and expressing ourselves with respect. This strategy is very useful in our affective, personal, and professional relationships, but we don’t always know how to implement it. For this reason, we want to share a step-by-step guide with you so that you can learn to maintain an assertive conversation. Different techniques, exercises, and proposals help us communicate firmly and respectfully. It’s important to remember that assertiveness is more than a set of steps; it’s an attitude and a style of relating with others. It’s closely associated with self-esteem and empathy, and it’s…