On The Job

JULY 28, 2014

In a new book, “I Hear You: Repair Communication Breakdowns, Negotiate Successfully, and Build Consensus… In Three Simple Steps , ” Donny Ebenstein offers advice on learning to behave and think differently when interacting with difficult people. AB: Why is role-playing so important when it comes to improving your communication skills?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

As we all know being an assistant means that our super organised skills are second to none. We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. I sound marvellous don’t I!? She was fabulous!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

As we all know being an assistant means that our super organised skills are second to none. We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. I sound marvellous don’t I!? She was fabulous!

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Success

MARCH 14, 2022

Eventually, Carrie became a best-selling book and a successful movie, and King’s ensuing books have sold more than 350 million copies, with myriad others being made into profitable television and film projects. Hopkins has written 18 books, including How to Master the Art of Selling , which has sold more than 1.4 million copies.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

I'll be the first to admit I've not always been a great negotiator. Growing up with two sisters, negotiation wasn't in our vocabulary. You wanted something, you took it by force or by stealth, but there was no negotiating involved. Negotiation -- no. They believe negotiations are a win-lose proposition.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

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Success

MAY 5, 2022

The best if-then planning is strategic, forward thinking and involves both self-knowledge , which is a kind of clear-eyed realism, and the imaginative skill of brainstorming possibilities over which we have less control. For example, you might be trying to write your book on the side , which means writing either before or after work each day.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. This is not smart.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2021

Others are negotiating a hybrid schedule with a few days in-office. Harter discusses each area and more in Gallup’s new book, Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams. Share the book with your team and encourage them to take the assessment. Once you know your team’s strengths, help them develop those skills.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2022

What skills does it take, and how can you instill the company’s philosophy and ideals in new hires? Let’s look at it from the four domains of emotional intelligence as defined by Daniel Goleman, who (literally) wrote the book on EI : self-awareness, social awareness, relationship management and self-management. #1 1 Self-Awareness.

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The Marq

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

There are far too many books out there than any of us have time to read and fully digest. There are books, blogs and podcasts that have had a dramatic effect on me. Here are the shortcuts to each section: Books Blogs Podcasts Enjoy! Books You may find some books listed multiple times, albeit, under different categories.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Today’s job descriptions are more likely to include analytical reasoning, critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and UX design. What skills should you focus on honing and which should be left behind?

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Success

JULY 5, 2021

“Lions are the kings of the jungle, and it’s a jungle out there, so you’ve got to be king,” Khaled writes in his book The Keys , a virtual syllabus in understanding his mindset for success. Dreams aren’t always safe after they come true, even if that’s usually the point where the book or the movie comes to an end. Endorsements.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The dynamics of this relationship are at the heart of effective business operations, ensuring the seamless execution of tasks, the navigation of often complicated negotiations, and the establishment of lasting connections. The power of human connection cannot be replaced by an AI tool. Why Choose Human Executive Assistants?

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The solution to every problem you’ve ever had is written in a self-improvement book somewhere. Here’s an alternative list of self-improvement books that you may have missed. Self-Improvement Books About Overcoming the Odds. These books will show you how. Best Self-Improvement Books About Following Your Heart.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2019

experience, planning skills and attention to detail to help create and deliver events that meet or exceed expectations. They add value to an organization by drawing upon their knowledge of the hospitality industry to manage expenses and minimize risk by negotiating the best all-around rates and paying attention to contract terms.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 10, 2013

Gallagher, a practicing psychotherapist and the author of many customer service books who has trained over 20,000 people on how to handle the most daunting situations with customers while improving their confidence and an organization’s customer relations. The Customer Service Survival Kit was written by Richard S.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

More engineering, science and technology employees are finding that their growing experience and skills have brought them to the notice of high-ups. Until, of course, they’re tapped to fill a leadership role. With many parts of planning being mostly in the head, and being (read more here )

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of my highly-requested topics is a speech that is based on my best-selling book, “Become an Inner Circle Assistant,” which explores various ways assistants can partner with management to pursue excellence and create effective, productive work teams that have real impact on the bottom line.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. Identify knowledge, others’ skills you can tap into, budget, time, external providers, etc. Firstly the QTC Triangle. Is it quality, time or cost?

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Anyone who works with people in situations where they feel vulnerable needs to have empathy and people skills to truly help them. It’s more effective to do a smaller project, like a pilot project, and get it done than to continue to negotiate over a larger one. This is where compromise, negotiation and delegation come in.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2015

Minimise bookings with band & DJ packages. If you decide to have both a DJ and live band then you might be faced with double booking issues. This would necessitate the negotiation of timings and setting up for both performers. Instrumentals can create a social atmosphere that encourages free flowing conversation.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

When the pressure is on to find an impressive venue to wow your clients, or source the ideal training venue for your delegates, or book the perfect executive meeting room, it’s good to know that help is at hand. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

Relationships like that can be formed in any number of ways; it could be over books or wine or musicals. I lack the necessary detail-oriented skills to turn it into a reality. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. Mine happen to come via adventure with friends. They encourage me, too.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Magazine Subscriptions.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 23, 2015

They have the skills, the knowledge and the desire to have that success, but they also have these fears that keep them from making it happen. Start with a tweet every few days—a tip about something in your field of expertise, or a link to great book you just read. Contract negotiations. They want to have great success.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. So what can you do to ensure you have success in your career? Tip 1: Working Relationships.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Risk Management. Human Resources.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

They have the skills, the knowledge and the desire to have that success, but they also have these fears that keep them from making it happen. Start with a tweet every few days—a tip about something in your field of expertise, or a link to great book you just read. Contract negotiations. They want to have great success.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

” Low-Kramen left that role in 2011 to create her own company , which specializes in training would-be celebrity personal assistants, as well as write books and give speeches on what VIP life was like IRL. Quickly, Low-Kramen realized that prioritizing was a vital movie-set skill.

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Productivityist

JULY 6, 2020

For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig. Craft Your Time.

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Productivityist

JULY 6, 2020

For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig. Craft Your Time.

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Productivityist

JULY 6, 2020

For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig. Craft Your Time.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

This skill has expedited the growth of my audience from under a hundred to over two thousand email subscribers in eight months. For example, want a book contract with a major publisher? I decided to start reading books and newspaper articles about the industry. Here are three suggestions that provide low cost learning: Books.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Develop Your Skills. You should always be looking for ways to expand your existing professional skills and develop new ones. Look for opportunities to practice different skills, implement new processes, take on new responsibilities or try out new technology. Sadly, too many people buy books they never read—not a wise investment.)

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

They have the skills, the knowledge and the desire to have that success, but they also have these fears that keep them from making it happen. Start with a tweet every few days—a tip about something in your field of expertise, or a link to great book you just read. Contract negotiations. They want to have great success.

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