How to Sound Assertive Without Sounding Rude

如何显得自信而不失礼貌

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

2026-01-13

15 分钟
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In this episode, I break down how to communicate clearly and confidently without crossing into rude or aggressive territory. You’ll learn why tone matters more than words, how to frame sentences so people actually listen, and why the most assertive communicators say less, not more. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too soft” or worried about coming off harsh, this one will change how you speak immediately. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson to try risk free. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How do you sound assertive without sounding rude?

  • I'm gonna get right to the point in this podcast You know what it is?

  • It's the Jefferson Fisher podcast number one

  • If you're looking for a gift this holiday season give the gift of a better conversation You can find my book the next conversation in the links number two the workbook is also out been working a lot on that You're really going to enjoy it and find some practical examples that you can use alongside with the book how to sound assertive without sounding rude How's that for skipping through an intro?

  • I find that assertiveness is one of the top things that I get asked is a spectrum.

  • You have aggression on one side and I would say you have passive on the other.

  • Aggression says I don't respect you.

  • Passive says I don't respect myself.

  • Assertiveness is somewhere in between where I can say I can respect you and at the same time I can also Respect myself.

  • I'm going to assertively get through this podcast episode with you.

  • You ready?

  • Number one, how do you sound more assertive without sounding rude?

  • Number one, it's tone.

  • Tone has a large part to play in it.

  • Probably 98% of being more assertive is your tone.

  • Tone is something that is innate within all of us.

  • And the best way I can compare it is music.

  • Think of music.

  • I want you to think of a piano.

  • Think of, just close your eyes, unless you're driving or walking, don't do that.