#assertiveness

The most powerful word in negotiation is 'no'.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Embrace the power of 'no' to protect your time.

From Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin

You will never get what you want if you don’t ask for it.

From Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Your needs are just as important as anyone else's.

From Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Confidence comes from knowing your worth and being unapologetic about it.

From Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers by Wendy Sachs

Negotiation is not a dirty word.

From Know Your Value by Mika Brzezinski

You don’t need to apologize for your existence.

From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar

Being assertive is often seen as a violation of the likeability code.

From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez

You have to be brave enough to take up space.

From Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster

Your voice is your power; use it wisely.

From The Well-Spoken Woman by Christine K. Jahnke

Learning to say no is a vital skill for your success.

From Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin

Saying no is an essential part of self-care.

From The Self-Care Solution by Jennifer Ashton

There's a time to be assertive and a time to be quiet.

From Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain

Saying no is a complete sentence.

From Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

I refuse to be boxed in by others’ expectations.

From More Myself by Alicia Keys