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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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Set Healthy Boundaries at Work

Office Dynamics

I was at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas waiting in the security line and was in line to pass my carry on through the screening process. You are confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant.

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Admin Tip: How to Get Your Boss to Give You More Control

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Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. They need clear, confident instructions. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Wherever you can, assume. responsibility for admin duties.

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

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“Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” Women may fear being labeled as aggressive or confrontational.

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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. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Appropriately assertive.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. Though, their resolutions will be subject to change throughout the year as they grow bored with the process. It’s also the willingness to be compassionate toward ourselves and accept that mistakes are part of the process. How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

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Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message.

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