Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? 97% of administrative professionals are female.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? More assertive? Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. A better communicator? Better managing conflict? The mind is attracted to what you put in front of you.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. They need clear, confident instructions. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Wherever you can, assume. responsibility for admin duties.

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Assertiveness Confidence Training Email 185

Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Communication experts agree that replacing “think/feel” with “believe” expresses even more assertiveness and self-confidence to management, colleagues, and clients: “ I believe you’re right.” Successful professionals focus on what I call the “language of the positive.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ll give you a perfect example that just happened to me this morning as I was traveling. A few are that you feel confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader. Related: Set Healthy Boundaries Webinar for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. For others, it means moving into a support position for a higher-level executive, assisting a CEO or CFO for example. Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard.

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Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

For example, prepare a statement about why you are willing to accept a position that pays less than your past career opportunities. For example, I noticed on your website that some board members are out of state, will I help coordinate their travel needs for board meetings? Ask questions during the interview.

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