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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. Before you can change the executive’s perspective of your role, you must first change your own perspective.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

I did this by becoming a member of IAAP. My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. Before you can change the executive’s perspective of your role, you must first change your own perspective.

IAAP 100
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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. I found this link to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale which has some questions we can ask ourselves to see where we are on the self esteem scale. Now that’s positive self talk. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I thought she had the potential to be a great assistant except for her low self esteem and she would put herself down when she made a mistake. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Excellent material!