From the course: Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice
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Intent, then content
From the course: Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice
Intent, then content
- Oftentimes, when speaking up assertively, you run the risk of ruffling a few feathers along the way. And women are especially at risk of being seen as unlikeable when speaking up assertively. The good news is behavioral scientists have uncovered a handy trick for reducing your odds of being seen as less likable when speaking up for yourself. It's as simple as adding a little phrase upfront explaining your intentions first. So let's say you want to have a difficult conversation with your boss about the fact that you've learned you're being paid $10,000 less than your colleague who performs the exact the same job and was hired at the same time. When you go into the meeting to ask for equal pay, you might better your chances for success by leading with your intent first. You might start with something like, "I know this is an organization "that prides itself on equality and transparency, "so I want to bring this issue to…
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