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130 voters
Assertiveness Books
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When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope - Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive Therapy (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,051 ratings — published 1975
The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.16 — 866 ratings — published 2000
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.21 — 87,463 ratings — published 1992
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.33 — 49,213 ratings — published 1999
Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 10 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.96 — 3,850 ratings — published 2017
Your Perfect Right: Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.68 — 623 ratings — published 1970
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Speak Up. Say No. Set Boundaries. Take Back Control. (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.94 — 530 ratings — published
No More Mr. Nice Guy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.04 — 24,304 ratings — published 2000
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.87 — 1,406,563 ratings — published 2016
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.29 — 242,712 ratings — published 2012
The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.95 — 894 ratings — published 2016
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.34 — 211,671 ratings — published 2016
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.25 — 37,283 ratings — published 2021
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.07 — 19,703 ratings — published 1999
Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.80 — 725 ratings — published 2011
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.12 — 49,777 ratings — published 1986
People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.01 — 1,924 ratings — published 1979
The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.00 — 3,760 ratings — published 2007
Assertiveness for Earth Angels: How to Be Loving Instead of "Too Nice" (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,008 ratings — published 2013
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.30 — 313,289 ratings — published 2018
Creative Aggression: the Art of Assertive Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.89 — 63 ratings — published 1974
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.00 — 37,510 ratings — published
Did You Say Something, Susan?: How Any Woman Can Gain Confidence With Assertive Communication (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.48 — 54 ratings — published 1998
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.07 — 82,188 ratings — published 2002
The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!) (The Art Of Living Well Book 1)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.76 — 9,162 ratings — published 2017
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.21 — 176,990 ratings — published 1984
Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No: Making Life Right When It Feels All Wrong (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.75 — 431 ratings — published 1975
The Humble Pie (The Food Group, #8)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.33 — 667 ratings — published 2025
Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.03 — 31,502 ratings — published 1985
The Disease to Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,548 ratings — published 2000
Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.84 — 6,735 ratings — published 1993
Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.05 — 56,965 ratings — published 2017
Alpha Assertiveness Guide for Men and Women: The Workbook for Training Assertive Behavior and Communication Skills to Live Bold, Command Respect and Gain Confidence at Work and in Relationships (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.30 — 20 ratings — published
The Keys to Being Brilliantly Confident and More Assertive: A Vital Guide to Enhancing Your Communication Skills, Getting Rid of Anxiety, and Building ... (Mindset & Confidence Transformation)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.38 — 32 ratings — published
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.05 — 51,284 ratings — published 2020
A Woman in Your Own Right: Assertiveness and You (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.00 — 291 ratings — published 1983
How to be assertive in any situation (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.89 — 429 ratings — published 2010
Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.94 — 1,664 ratings — published
Assertiveness Training: How to Stand Up for Yourself, Boost Your Confidence, and Improve Assertive Communication Skills (Master the Art of Self-Improvement Book 7)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.91 — 116 ratings — published
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.92 — 138,662 ratings — published 2013
The Art of Extraordinary Confidence: Your Ultimate Path To Love, Wealth, and Freedom (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.21 — 643 ratings — published
The Confidence Gap (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.05 — 5,298 ratings — published 2010
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.11 — 12,863 ratings — published 1994
How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.13 — 8,801 ratings — published 2018
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.97 — 408 ratings — published 2020
How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,149,076 ratings — published 1936
The Power of Positive Confrontation: The Skills You Need to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, Online, and in Life, completely revised and updated edition (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.71 — 335 ratings — published 1999
The Gifts of Imperfection (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 4.25 — 222,132 ratings — published 2010
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem (Revised & Updated Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.96 — 252 ratings — published 1990
Louder, Lili (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as assertiveness)
avg rating 3.84 — 154 ratings — published 2007
“Do not seek to fit in. Seek to excel. William G. Alston”
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― Four Keys to the Natural Anabolic State: The Pathway to Health, Fitness, Faith, and a Huge Competitive Edge
“The opposite of self-assertiveness is self-abnegation--abandoning or submerging your personal values, judgment, and interests. Some people tell themselves this is a virtue. It is a "virtue" that corrodes self-esteem.”
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