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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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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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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. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. As a proud, former executive assistant, I know how challenging your role can be.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

That is why we’ve put together a list of the top 9 communication tips for executive and administrative assistants that are pulled from our certification and designation course. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Try being more specific in what you say. Do you hold grudges? Best of luck!

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. for a full day at a conference or training. Do not sit in your room waiting!

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Getting Things Done

Office Dynamics

I will share with you some of my favorite tips. And you can get more tips on this subject by going to Office Dynamics YouTube Channel. Tips to be Productive. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent. Coping with Conflicting Priorities.

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Administrative Professionals Conference or Training Event Travel Tips

Office Dynamics

Tips for the Tourist in All of Us. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. for a full day at a conference or training.