The Different Ways We Communicate and How to Speak Up with Assertiveness

In episode 5 of "The Art of Levelling Up," biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood introduces the four communication styles and explores their psychological development. She gives examples of how ineffective communication styles show up in daily life and their corresponding negative effects. Finally, she dives into proven strategies to help adopt a healthier, assertive communication style that allows you to speak up for yourself while maintaining respect and civility.

Resources: 
If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode. 

1. “Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career, and Happiness” | Dr. Tim Murphy
2. “Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life” | Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg
3. “The Assertiveness Workbook” | Dr. Randy J. Patterson
4. “The Social Skills Guidebook” | Chris Mcleod (MSW)

Episode Chapters:
Chapter 1 (0:52): An Introduction to the Four Communication Styles
Chapter 2 (7:51): Examples of Ineffective Communication and its Negative Effects 
Chapter 3 (11:29): Proven Strategies to Develop a Healthier, Assertive Communication Style 

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Chapters

• 0:52 An Introduction to the Four Communication Styles
• 7:51 Examples of Ineffective Communication and its Negative Effects
• 11:29 Proven Strategies to Develop a Healthier, Assertive Communication Style