
Assertive Communication at Work: 15 Before & After Examples
Assertive communication at work means expressing your ideas, needs, and boundaries clearly and respectfully — without being passive or aggressive. Here are 15 real-world before-and-after examples: Instead of saying "Sorry, I just think maybe we could…" say "I recommend we take a different approach. Here's why." Instead of staying silent when your idea is taken, say "I appreciate you building on the point I raised earlier — let me expand on it." These examples, and 13 more below, cover meetings,

