Sentence examples for lack assertiveness from inspiring English sources

For all his class, however, Mikel lack assertiveness (though not aggression).

Bosses complain that younger executives lack assertiveness; the media grouse about unambitious "grass-eating men".

Mr. Millepied never lacks assertiveness onstage, and he is a sure partner.

Even with a string section of just 24 players, Steven Isserlis's solo playing lacked assertiveness, and all Elder's exquisite tact with the accompaniment couldn't give the result any sense of presence or immediacy.

Rangers were neat and tidy in possession but lacked penetration, with their wide players peripheral and central midfielders lacking assertiveness.

They caution that extreme passion and excessive openness to feedback could translate into too much of a good thing, that entrepreneurs showing "extremely high levels of openness to feedback" – unlike the levels examined in the study – "may be perceived as lacking assertiveness or confidence in their own decisions". They recommend that future studies consider such extremes.

Elsewhere there was no lack of assertiveness.

It shows you what we're dealing with -- a lack of assertiveness.

Miers's reticence is not to be mistaken for a lack of assertiveness or ambition.

He would occasionally chip in, but it was evident that there was a lack of assertiveness and self-confidence.

There seems to be no consensus about where Oubre will land in the draft, possibly due to concerns about his lack of assertiveness.