The Assertiveness Compass
A Self-Assessment for YMCA Leaders

The Assertiveness Compass

A quick look at which style takes over when things get stressful at work — and which direction actually builds your range.

Assertive Passive Aggressive Passive-Aggressive
12 Questions About 4–5 Minutes

Responses are anonymous. There's no "failing" style here — just a starting point.

Question 1 of 12
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Pick the response closest to what you'd actually do or say.
Your Default Under Stress

Build Toward

What It Sounds Like / What It Costs

Same Moment, Assertive Range
Try This This Week
    For Your Table
    • Share your default with your table — does it match how they'd have guessed, or does it surprise them?
    • Compare "build toward" answers around the table. What's one small way each of you could practice it this week?
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