Assertive / Constructive  Behaviour

Description

This is when you are able to express your true feelings, both negative and positive, without apology.  You say what you mean in an honest, direct and appropriate / constructive style and in a manner that does not violate someone’s rights.  You have the confidence to say what you want and repeat it until heard 

Short-term Outcomes

• Some conflict between you and others especially if they are not comfortable or find assertiveness threatening
• Feelings of doubt about your right to assert yourself
• Feelings of self respect and confidence
• Honesty in relationship with others

Potentially longer term outcomes

• Relationships based on honesty and mutual respect
• Personal relationships terminated when not based on honesty and mutual respect
• Feelings of confidence, authenticity and independence

About Mark Taylor….

Assertive / Constructive  Behaviour

Indirect or Passive – Aggressive Behaviour

Description

This is when you manipulate the situation to get what you want.  Techniques would include saying yes and doing otherwise, spinning situations, pretending and making excuses.

Short-term Outcomes

• Feelings of power and success
• Desired outcome achieved
• Feeling of dishonesty and sneakiness
• Chance of being misunderstood

Potentially longer term outcomes

• Relationships built on deceit and manipulation
• Web of dishonesty to cover past deceits
• Reputation of insincerity and deception
• Feelings of helplessness and frustration

How the snake handles other styles

The snake will easily manipulate the mouse.  The snake will be able to trick the bull. The snake will be threatened by the King who can easily expose him.

About Mark Taylor….

Indirect or Passive – Aggressive Behaviour

Aggressive Behaviour

Description

Aggravating, over-reacting, bullying or dominating type behaviour can be categorised as aggressive behaviour.

Short-term Outcomes

• Feelings of power and satisfaction
• Relief at expressing pent up feelings
• Feelings of shame, disappointment and embarrassment

Potentially longer term outcomes

• Destruction of relationships
• Avoidance by other people
• Lack of inner peace

How the bull handles other styles

The bull will dominate the mouse.  The bull will struggle with the snake and will get angrier. The bull will be brought down to earth by the King

About Mark Taylor….

Aggressive Behaviour

Tric Gibson

I am pleased to welcome on board Tric Gibson,with 30 years professional experience, she is a recognized authority in communication training

Tric has joined to become our resident communications, public speaking and presentation delivery expert.

Tric is nationally recognized as an inspiring, passionate & compelling public and motivational speaker, who also knows exactly how to teach those skills.

Tric’s clients have ranged from Multi-national corporations, medium to small businesses, Qld. Government Sectors and private individuals. Tric also works clinically as a Psychologist in Private Practice.

Tric has held various leading positions such as Chair of the Inter Universities & Government Sectors Collaborative for a specific Allied Health sector, Director of a Medical Centre, Chair and Founder of the Ascertainment Validation Panel for a collaborative of 23 Private Colleges, and board advisory positions.

Tric is a Registered Psychologist, Qualified Teacher, Master NLP Practitioner, Mediator & Hypnotherapist and is in high demand as a Corporate Communications Trainer and Public Speaker.

Tric Gibson