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Emotional Intelligence for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Daniel Goleman, author of Working with Emotional Intelligence says, “Emotional intelligence is the ability to sense, understand, and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions as a source of human energy, information, connection, and influence. True: Emotions are an inner source of energy, influence, and information.

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

Office Dynamics

As an administrative professional, you probably think of yourself as an employee. We’re thrilled that Daren will also be a keynote speaker at the Office Dynamics 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in October! One being never and ten being always: Analyzer: turns data into meaningful information.

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How to Maximize Time with Your Children

Office Dynamics

After school, they couldn’t wait to quiz me on information they had learned that day. This was even instrumental in building their self-esteem. Amazingly, they grew to become excellent students, with a high level of self-confidence. I must say, some of their questions really stumped me!

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

I fought through the stereotypes inflicted upon Administrative Professionals by learning more about the business, asking to be on projects, leading multiple projects, and making a point to have my voice and ideas heard and recognized. in Business and Information Technology.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Once I had that information, I was able to make suggestions on how to help my manager meet his objectives. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. I did this by becoming a member of IAAP.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

My self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds as I became more active in IAAP. Once I had that information, I was able to make suggestions on how to help my manager meet his objectives. Also start referring to yourself as an administrative professional or as an assistant. I did this by becoming a member of IAAP.

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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. Too much information.