This tactic involves actively applying legitimate and coercive power to influence other. Assertiveness includes persistently reminding the target of his or her obligations, frequently checking target’s work, confronting the target and using theasts of sanctions to force compliance. Assertiveness typically applies or threastens to apply punishment if the target does not comply. Extreame forms of assertiveness include blackmailing colleagues, such as by threatening to reveal the other person previously unknown failures unless he or she complies with your request. about self confidence which means having a positive attitude towards yourself and others.