Assertive Capacity

Behavior and Attitudes

You can initiate actions in the world

You can express your opinions, desires, and feelings while also being interested in other people’s

You can stand up for yourself, maintain your position in the face of adversity

You can assert power to try to bring about what you think is best in a situation while being open to what others think is best

You can ask for what you want from others and be interested in what they want

You can challenge others when you are unhappy with something

You can reach out for connection without being demanding

You can say No and set limits

You can assert your autonomy in the face of being controlled

Organizational Behavior

You can challenge norms that are constraining

You can provide leadership without needing to control everything. You are open to the opinions of those you lead.

You can delegate responsibility and use the talents of those in the group

You can challenge leadership

You can initiate your own work and function independently, but you can also work with others

You can think for yourself and innovate

You can initiate new projects or cooperate in existing ones

Societal Behavior

You can take initiative in democratic activity without a need to dominate

You can create a business and be successful in the marketplace without being consumed by competition and winning

You feel empowered to take social action when called for

You can initiate alternative ways of living, working, or technology

You can work against oppression or exploitation of yourself of others