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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

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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? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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6 Ways for Assistants to Gain Respect

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Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. When you create executive presence, you are taken more seriously in the workplace and your voice is more clearly heard. Just think of a newspaper.

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Don’t Be a Dragon to Yourself (Part 3 of 3)

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I have already written about managers as perceived dragons and co-workers. I see this a lot in the workplace. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Don’t let other people’s negativity drag you down.

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Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace

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Today I am focusing on tactfully voicing your opinion, which is another topic I cover in our World Class Assistant Certification course. Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others. We all experience this in the workplace.

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Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently?

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In my World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. My goal is to get our attendees to see how even their own language, thinking and behaviors can hold them back from being taken more seriously in the workplace. Be assertive. While this is a very small thing.

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Enlarge Your Presence

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I am just coming back to the office this week after an incredible week of teaching World Class Assistant to some amazing ladies. Unfortunately, in the workplace, people often stay in their realm and unless they are pushed to take on something new or think differently, they stay with what they know. Joan Burge.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

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I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent time management skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. Accountable.