The phrase "assertive way" refers to confidently expressing your thoughts, opinions, or needs, while respecting others. It means standing up for yourself in a respectful manner without being aggressive or passive. Full definition
We want to model for our children healthy, assertive ways of talking about angry feelings. (thrivefamilyservices.com)
Like my modular / installation works of 1968 these new modular shapes again use the negative background wall space but in a more assertive way. (minusspace.com)
Additionally, we set a new habit of always being honest, truthful, clear, sincere and humble in a very gently assertive way. (blog.feedspot.com)