My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts. Some of us are doing these things already. If not, are you making plans to develop yourself in some of these areas? It could mean that you gain the experience by asking for a project that takes you out of your comfort zone.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. The stair scenario illustrated why having realistic expectations is so important.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. In other words a Slinky Mindset.

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UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Mentor Newbies. Mentoring shows you are team-oriented and not afraid of helping other people shine. You have to bring those things to light. Don’t hide in the shadows and hope that someone notices all you do. As you grow in your own role, help others to do the same. Don’t hoard your knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

A strategy for brilliance is “Acting As If” – Find mentors to help you do what you want to do. Jennifer shared how she had many mentors along the way who helped her do what she wanted to do. You are assertive with a loving heart. Use your brilliance to remember that your office is your platform, your moment to shine.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

By controlling your inner dialogue, or your “self talk,” you can assert control over every part of your life. Share your experience, by being a mentor, not through arrogance. Positive self-talk : One of the most powerful influences on your attitude and personality is what you say to yourself. Sleep enough. Related articles.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. A mentor and a former trainer in the private sector, she’s passionate about ongoing professional development and presents regionally, nationally and internationally.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn. Be a sponge. Accept the fact that we must be life-long students or we will be left in the dust in the long run. Who can you teach?

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Assertiveness Administrative Professionals Training Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn. Be a sponge. Accept the fact that we must be life-long students or we will be left in the dust in the long run. Who can you teach?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. I wish that you find a mentor. This includes workplace bullying and discrimination and career progression, to name just three. Speaking up does not have to be loud or nasty or aggressive. In a world with so much at stake, if not now, when? Unfriend them.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 31, 2010

Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. Be A Mentor. If you think you already have the perfect formula of productivity, there is no reason to reinvent the whole thing. Find your winning formula and stick to it. Eliminate The Non-Essential.

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Assertiveness Goals AT&T Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Stacy is a sought after mentor, consultant, trainer, and writer. Stacy’s passion and focus towards professional development and self-improvement is driven by her motivation that everyone can have a satisfying career.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring. Managers are technically savvy and very independent, but they are often performing functions that administrative professionals can do with ease; Perceptions. Joan commented that not everyone can be a stellar outstanding assistant.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” Encourage cross-mentoring. Managers are technically savvy and very independent, but they are often performing functions that administrative professionals can do with ease; Perceptions. Joan commented that not everyone can be a stellar outstanding assistant.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Road trip through Iceland Reply 4 Mr Twenty Twenty September 20, 2010 at 1:29 pm Dragos, Humans are a hoot – asserting life should be fair – then getting all dysfunctional when they notice that it’s not. Like you said, trying to put it into a manageable system.

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