No confidence
(N/A)
A Likert scale from 1 (5 no confidence) to 10 (5 complete confidence) with no midpoint
Complete confidence (with no midpoint)
1. Pay attention to the main point of a speaker’s message even if s/he is being confrontational
2. Communicate my discomfort in answering someone’s question even if I feel pressure to do so
3. Communicate my expectations even if the other person perceives me as unreasonable
4. Acknowledge the feedback received and advance the discussion even if the speaker wants to dwell on the feedback
5. Share my perspective with colleagues even if they attempt to put my ideas down
6. Confidently discuss my ideas even if I recently received negative feedback from this person
7. Articulate a clear reason for my request even if the listener appears disinterested in meeting my needs
8. Bring attention to my needs even if I feel put down
9. Challenge feedback that doesn’t fit even if I feel intimidated by the other person
10. Bring attention to my needs even if I expect an unwanted response
11. Stand up for myself even if the other person seems intimidating
12. Maintain consistency in what I am saying and how I am saying it even if I am having a difficult conversation