Sentence examples for direct and assertive from inspiring English sources

But when it comes to matters like the timing of his retirement, Rivera is rarely as direct and assertive as he is on the mound.

I also want to lose 30 pounds, and be more direct and assertive.

And yet, Obama does outline what appears to be a more direct and assertive role for government: for example, fostering tighter fuel economy standards for automobiles and emission standards for power plants -- two actions the president has taken that Romney opposes and promises to reverse (see here and here).

Several critics compared "Run the World" to Knowles' other singles with similar themes such as "Independent Women" (2000) – with Destiny's Child, and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) among others, stating that "Run the World" takes a more direct and assertive approach towards female empowerment.

Direct and assertive tactics (e.g., ingratiation, intimidation) are adopted when the organization actively works to create and enhance a desirable organizational image, while direct and defensive tactics (e.g. disclaimers, apologies) aim at protecting the organizational image.

When you do say something (which you should) never shout as that will only add on to the noise but be as direct and assertive as much as possible even if it's overly direct and assertive because it will show that you're not the victim nor going to choose to be the victim and you will force the person who's shouting at you to here YOUR voice.

His efforts can be characterized as free flow, having a light and active weigh, yet also directing and assertive.

In fact, nearly all my evaluators were extremely diplomatic, using words like "assertive," "direct" and "intense," even where "overbearing" would have been equally apt.

Be assertive, firm, direct, and consistent.

The person at the direct end of this scale is fast-paced and assertive.

The resulting void was being filled during the late 16th and 17th centuries by the increasingly active and assertive territorial sejmiks, which provided a more accessible and direct forum for szlachta activists to promote their narrowly conceived local interests.