Tips for working better.
Being assertive is needed the most for the role without coming across as bossy. Every word, every sentence you say counts. If you say nothing, that is counted as a negative. Too much talk, too little talk, too much assertion, too little assertion, all bad. Try to find some allies to work with. Establish with your team that you know your shit technically. Have an opinion on everything that pertains to the team - from stand ups to team meetings to calls to code reviews, etc. Important to not to lose your point in a discussion. Lastly, think about how your boss would have navigated your questions and other questions and problems.