Success
JANUARY 4, 2023
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.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 26, 2018
Here are three quick and highly effective linguistic tips you can start using today and learn how to be effective in the office. “Do” Solution : Replace with variations of the words “do” or “can” instead – and focus on what is definite: “I’ll do a preliminary outline by Tuesday for review,” or “I will complete a preliminary outline Tuesday.”.
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Eat Your Career
APRIL 22, 2019
Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Suggest a trial and review period. Instead, suggest a short trial and review period. Always position the time it takes to learn something new as an investment. Wherever you can, assume.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
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 the initiative and has the comfort level to proactively review documents in preparation for my meetings.
On The Job
JANUARY 13, 2020
According to Harvard Business Review, imposter syndrome "can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success." Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. Right the rules.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2017
More assertive? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.
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