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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. As an assistant, you have many opportunities to stretch your skills and try on different “roles.”

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Do you have what it takes to be Revolutionary? Admin Conference Recap

Office Dynamics

Dr. Daren Martin is the author of the bestselling book, A Company of Owners. We loved advice from Chrissy Scivicque, who just released her new book, The Proactive Professional. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. Lisa reviewed the 6 Principles of Da Vinci Thinking. Minimize career risk.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. I do think that objective setting is really important.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. I do think that objective setting is really important.

2014 100
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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? Skills related objectives. I do think that objective setting is really important.

2014 100
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Quiet Quitting = Suffering in Silence. Silence isn’t good. Period. By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

The quiet quitters do not feel empowered to assert themselves to their leaders about the root problems, so they justify their mediocre performance with thoughts such as; “ Why should I work so hard? If it is a 6 or above, I recommend seeking the support of a skilled talk therapist and maybe even medication to manage the stress.

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