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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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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. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Organisation.

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How Two Decades of Film Remakes Have Impacted Creativity in Cinema

Success

On that very call, Sarandos pointed specifically to the streamer’s success with “big movies” such as Don’t Look Up , Red Notice and The Adam Project. I’m just saying that if we end up seeing it, it’s because it’s sellable.”. Just a few years ago, we were struggling to out-monetize the market on little art films,” Sarandos said.

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Looking Forward With Intention [Free Webinar for Assistants]

Office Dynamics

Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. Joan will be sharing personal insights and helpful guidance for setting yourself up for success in 2016. It’s hard to believe another year is nearly over.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

Many of you stepped up and shared some of your own notes, questions and links to help me recreate what was lost. Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Scholarship: We will be offering a scholarship for the 2016 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence [The Revolutionary Assistant]. ODI Scholarship Packet 2016.

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A day in the life: Katrina Wardell, EA at Dropbox

Practically Perfect PA

Before Dropbox, I worked for a tech start-up and was the executive assistant (EA) to the CEO of an aircraft leasing firm. I check my emails first thing when I wake-up so that I can prioritise my day properly. Some weeks I’ll meet up with girlfriends for dinner, go to the gym or see a movie. Don’t be afraid to be assertive!

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

Office Dynamics

The 8 fundamental characteristics of an owner (and simple tools for determining how you measure up). See how you measure up by rating yourself on a scale of 1 – 10 on the characteristics below. October 10 – 13, 2016. Watch the replay today. Replay Link: [link]. Replay Also Available On YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLrqIb4D9OY.