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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness. I apologized.

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

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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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Not everyone can be a good minute taker – it’s a definite skill and quite often an art, hence the name of my course, The Art of Minute Taking. Assertiveness.

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Want to Excel at Job Interviews? “Interviewology” Author Anna Papalia Says It Starts With Learning Your Interview Style

Success

Challengers are heard when they bring a bold, assertive approach to the interview. As an examiner, you may emphasize your dedication to precision, showcase your skills and convey your commitment to excellence. They really have to open up more in interviews.” They enjoy demonstrating qualifications by challenging the status quo.

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

Eat Your Career

April is Admin Appreciation Month, so today I’m sharing some tips specifically for all of you hardworking admins. Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Don’t give up just because you heard “no” the first time around.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky.

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