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How to Speak Up for Yourself

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Overview

Learn how to assert yourself and navigate challenging social situations in this 15-minute TED talk by social psychologist Adam Galinsky. Discover strategies for expanding your personal power, understanding the range of acceptable behaviors, and overcoming the fear of speaking up. Explore concepts like perspective-taking, social support, and harnessing passion to become more confident in expressing yourself. Gain insights from Galinsky's personal experiences and research to develop effective communication skills and assert your voice in various contexts.

Syllabus

Intro
My story
My twin brother
A universal tapestry
Range of acceptable behavior
Punishment
Range
Lack of power
The gender double bind
Power
Perspective taking
The C test
Perspectivetaking
Social support
Be a mama bear
Ask for advice
Passion
My late father
The essence of this talk

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