Your Perfect Right
by Robert Alberti and Michael Emmons
The original assertiveness book, in print since 1970: the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour, your rights, and step-by-step practice. Clear, evidence-based and still the standard.
Read it if…
you want the foundational assertiveness training text.
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Skip it if…
you want a modern voice; it is a classic.
Try instead: The Assertiveness Workbook →
Three things you will actually use
- Assertive is not aggressive.
- You have the right to say no.
- Practice in low stakes first.
Do this first
Read the rights list and practise one assertive statement.
Our verdict
The assertiveness standard.
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