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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

ProAssisting Blog

This gives you an overview of the whole category of technology tools, the expertise to speak to specific programs and how you use them, and then the confidence to learn a new program within that category when needed. Remember, the more succinct you can present your ideas and the less you talk is actually a GOOD thing.

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

Success

We looked past his long hair and tattoos, coached him on presentation language, and believed in him and his abilities, despite his tough background. It might sound like a cliché, but from Alex, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. He presented so well in training, I assumed he had all of his material on lock.

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Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

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In his free time, you can find him bouldering, social dancing, and serving at his church. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? His personal mission is to empower others.

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Ep 270: Debbie Pringle on Launching a Learning Group for Assistants

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In this episode, Debbie talks about launching an administrative professionals learning group, as well as what it’s like to work at a Fire Department. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If it’s not your job to do it, perhaps it’s your opportunity.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

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In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out! LEADERSHIP QUOTE Email is the gateway drug of work; Slack is the crack.

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Tips to Be Present at a Networking Event

Jen Lawrence

One big challenge with going to networking events is staying present and engaged. With the outside world constantly threatening to pull our attention and energy away, it’s important to create boundaries that keep you focused on the task at hand – learning and networking. Don’t check your email throughout the day.

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

Success

Because one day, about six months into my rejection marathon, I opened my inbox to find an email from McGraw-Hill, a major New York publisher, wanting to buy the international rights for Find Your Courage. Don’t waste your rejections; learn and grow from them. It wasn’t easy, but I hung in there and I’m so glad I did. Pretty cool?

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