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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Appropriately assertive.

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How to Connect With Different Personality Types

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In opposite fashion, a “D” personality relating to a “C” personality will need to learn how to speak and write using facts and details, not just lofty concepts. Lastly, the high “D” will want to tone down his or her assertiveness and be more cognizant of practicing active listening. High-flying priorities within personalities.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. This is not smart. You must do the same.

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