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April 24, 2023 13 mins

Delve deep into the art of making requests effectively and persuasively. We examine three communication styles – passive, aggressive, and assertive – and how each of them influences the way we make requests. Then, we reveal an 8-step process to help you make requests more effectively, along with five essential considerations to ensure your requests are persuasive and lead to positive outcomes.

✔️Understand the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles when making requests.

✔️Recognize the power of assertiveness in making requests that garner positive results.

✔️Discover an 8-step process for crafting effective requests.

 

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