In this podcast, Warren is discussing the concepts of effective leadership - Being an assertive leader - Managing conflict - Benefits of keeping your team occupied - Helping your team work towards deadlines - Controlling situations - Setting objectives, challenges and recognising your teams efforts There are many ways in which a leader can be assertive. Asking for what we need, giving reasons for what we want, stating consequences of actions, negotiating gently giving options or alternatives and increasing consequences are some of the most effective ways and it is important that we use an escalation or a combination of these techniques to become more effective.