SKILLTRACK #7 - Interpersonal Skills Support Materials for Online Course 7.4 - "Assertive Leadership" The following links are provided to supplement course 7.4 with advanced study. They are organized by course section!
Section 1 Assertiveness: A Case Study	Are You Assertive? - This online test is designed to evaluate your general level of assertiveness. Online instruction and scoring for the test include a notice of how-to and how-long: 32 questions, 10 to 15 minutes. __
Section 2 Assertiveness and Christian Leadership	Assertiveness - A 2-page article by Dr. Henry Virkler, Professor of Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic College, providing biblical and skill-based information on assertiveness. A good balance. _
Section 3 Assertiveness: What Is It?	What is Assertiveness? - A most helpful 3-page online article focusing on practical ways to move toward "win/win" response solutions, by Deborah Manning. _
Section 4 Option #1: Aggressive Behavior	How To Say Yes -- How To Say No - A 6-page article that discusses three basic behavior styles: aggressive, passive, and assertive. It also includes an evaluation of your behavior in particular situations._
Section 6 Option #3: Assertive Leadership	What is Assertiveness? - This 3-page article helps you to develop your knowledge and skills base; assertiveness is presented with its strengths and limitations. A resource of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center _
Section 7 ASSERT Script: How Does it Work?	Assert Yourself! - While you're at it, review this short ASSERT model and other lists for practices you may develop into your own SCRIPT! A part of HoyWeb.com.
Section 9 Assertiveness: When To Use It	Ten Types of Assertive Responses - A listing of 10 possible responses that display assertiveness. Guideline for Behaving Assertively - A listing of 11 communication guidelines that will underline an assertive response. __