Episode Summary
In this episode of Monday’s with Mike, Mike Staver answers the question: “How can I effectively communicate my ideas and concerns to upper management in a way that is assertive but still respectful?”. Mike discusses the true meaning of assertiveness and provides key strategies for communicating effectively with upper management.
Key Takeaways
- Assertiveness does not equate to aggressiveness; it’s about understanding your place within the organization’s broader context.
- When communicating ideas and concerns, frame them in terms of the organization’s overall good, not just personal gain.
- Present ideas with specific, measurable solutions to problems, and offer to participate in implementing those solutions.
Notable Quotes
- “Some people think assertive means being aggressive, like coming in with a bull in a china shop”
- “You want to share your ideas and concerns in a way that makes for the greater good of the organization, not just advances your own agenda”
- “They don’t need you to come to them with problems that you don’t have solutions to. Otherwise, you just become another problem”
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