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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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How to Become an Innovative Leader

On The Job

What other education or training do you need to expand your current knowledge and skills? Think about how to be assertive without being aggressive. Look for collaborators and remember that you don't always have to go it alone. Lead courageously. Maintain a strategic business perspective.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. However, asking your employees to slow down, and be considerate before messaging others is paramount.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Takes networking skills very seriously, encouraging teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization.

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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

Workplace Insight

The Respondent further said that they were concerned that her “ability to input in management strategy meetings and be involved in in-person collaboration will also be negatively impacted”. The Claimant brought a claim in the Employment Tribunal against the Respondent.

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Take Your Seat … At The Executive Table

Office Dynamics

To gain a seat we will want to embrace qualities like critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation. Collaboration: going global. Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge? It is a unique role that only we can play, and requires bold moves.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

Office Dynamics

As more companies embrace collaboration, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques.