Table 3.

Correlation of independent variables to assertiveness

Independent variables	Pearson’s correlation (r)	p-value
Self-esteem	0.216	0.001*
Psychological Empowerment	0.455	0.000*
Competence	0.434	0.000*
Impact	0.412	0.000*
Self-determination	0.351	0.000*
Meaning	0.272	0.000*
Leader Empowering Behaviors	0.269	0.000*
Accountability for outcomes	0.355	0.000*
Delegation of authority	0.262	0.000*
Self-directed decision-making	0.200	0.003*
Information sharing	0.192	0.004*
Coaching for innovative performance	0.173	0.010*
Skills development	0.111	0.098