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How do I Deal with an Executive that Always Says Yes? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

This week Karen asks: How do Administrative Professionals deal with an executive who says yes to everything? Background info: Our new CEO says yes via meeting requests via email, text, LinkedIn, Facebook and many other social media channels and then in an email or other post tags me asking me to set up a meeting.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Appropriately assertive. Proactively solves problems.

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The Power of One

Office Dynamics

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. I wanted to only focus on the administrative profession.

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

Office Dynamics

Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. Office Dynamics Resources: Career Portfolio Article: EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD Career Portfolio. Webinar Handout: Getting-People-To-Notice-You-Webinar-Handout. What are your favorites? How are you using LinkedIn successfully?

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The Office Professionals Code of Conduct

The Office Professionals Place

Below is the office professionals code of conduct. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will interact with co-workers, clients, and upper management with professionalism. I will continue to improve and enhance my professional development.

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4 Ways To Get Noticed At Work

Office Dynamics

It’s time for administrative professionals to come up from the clouds that have cast a gloom over their performance. Connect with us on Facebook. Stop hiding your talents and contributions to the organization. Stand out – be different – use your strengths to shine. Stop being a glimmer of light.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. When they are finished, ask questions to clarify their feelings. Seek answers.