Mary Hartley

Provides a guide for women seeking to assert themselves in everyday life, from handling tricky social situations to avoiding passivity.

How to Be Assertive with Wit, Style and Grace

The Smart Girl's Guide to Getting What You Want

Lord of the Flies, William Golding

In this book, personal development coach Mary Hartley explains how women can discover the secrets of assertiveness in order to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Taking a fun and sophisticated approach, the book is designed to be appealing to students, career girls and yummy mummies. Mary begins by explaining what assertiveness is and why it matters. She goes on to help the reader identify common patterns of behaviour - aggression, passivity and manipulation - providing guidance as to why we sometimes behave in these ways and the problems such patterns of behaviour can cause. Mary shows how assertive behaviour brings about the best results in every aspect of your life - helping you achieve both your career and personal goals. By being assertive we can learn how to express our needs and views honestly, effectively and gracefully, without leaving a disaster in our wake. You will find tips on effective communication and body language, as well as guidance on how to handle common difficult situations, including: ́ Dealing with criticism ́ Giving an honest opinion ́ Coping with intimidation ́ Overcoming shyness

How to be assertive with wit, style and grace

Build Richer and Stronger Relationships – Personal and Professional! People often assume that listening is easy, yet it’s the least understood communication skill. Many of us make little effort to learn or develop an ability to listen well. Poor listening is the cause of communication breakdowns in every area of life, particularly in personal relationships. This book suggests effective ways to become a better listener. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE • understanding points of view – your own and other people’s • communication techniques and rules • the difference between hearing and listening • establishing rapport and setting boundaries • body language; how to respond, with and without words • taking risks and expressing feelings The guidance provided in The Power of Listening will help you build richer, stronger relationships. Mary Hartley is a successful writer, presenter and personal development coach specialising in people skills and communication.

The Power of Listening

This book features advice and support for those who suffer from a lack of confidence in the workplace. It suggests ways of dealing confidently and assertively with people in a range of work situations. Using case studies, self-assessment material, exercises and practical tips, readers will be encouraged to develop a positive style of behaviour based on self-respect and respecting others. Following the guidance in the book will lead to increased confidence and self-esteem at work.

The Assertiveness Handbook

Tony Buzan

If you’re looking for an explanation of Lord of the Flies’s themes, plot points, character actions and motivations, plus discussions of William Golding's unique literary style and point of view, reach for the Literature Made Easy Series. This enlightening guide uses meaningful text, extensive illustrations and imaginative graphics to make this novel clearer, livelier, and more easily understood than ordinary literature plot summaries. An unusual feature, "Mind Map" is a diagram that summarizes and interrelates the most important details about Lord of the Flies that students need to understand. Appropriate for middle and high school students.

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