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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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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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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Administrative Professionals Conference or Training Event Travel Tips

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Travel Tips for Your Administrative Professionals Conference or Training Event

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

Like all other PA’s I book lunches, travel arrangements, hotels and meeting rooms. Some days I eat my lunch on a train if I am travelling but I like it most when I am in my own office and have lunch in our kitchen area with my friends. I can honestly say no 2 days are the same. What do you do for lunch?