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I'm not sure if you can teach assertiveness. I think it's something that a person has to want and work for within themselves. You can practice being assertive by placing yourself outside of your comfort zone and going after what you want.
In my experience, I've found that when I gain assertiveness it is when I'm trying to get something that I really want. I used to be extremely shy and introverted. Terrified to talk to people, let alone state my opinions or desires. I've come along way by working with a variety of people and placing myself outside my comfort zone both professionally and personally. I'm in the midst of a growth right now actually in my journey to change careers.
So teaching assertiveness, I don't think is possible. Teaching strategies to aid in becoming more assertive is. But without the personal desire to become more assertive, there isn't a chance of learning it.
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