Whether you are the boss or the leader of conversations, striking the right balance between being too assertive and not assertive enough is immensely important.
One area where self-awareness is particularly hard to gain has to do with one’s level of assertiveness.
Source: HBR Ascend. Link. Being flexible and socially sensitive allows for motivating and engaging without being seen as bullying or micro-managing. Assertiveness is a constant balancing act between pushing and backing off.