Successful assertiveness is a learned skill. successful assertiveness = speaking up (at the right time, being articulate, tone, etc) successful assertiveness

Successful assertiveness is a learned skill. successful assertiveness = speaking up (at the right time, being articulate, tone, etc) successful assertiveness = being heard (not just speaking) successful assertiveness = being prioritized (not just bl adding to the noise) successful assertiveness = not being penalized / oostracized (so next time you're heard+prioritized) successful != ambition, promotion, raises etc successful != hurting others