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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

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Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive.

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Enlarge Your Presence

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It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well. If you think you have reached your pinnacle, you will not challenge yourself to learn new things or look for new opportunities.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

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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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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

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Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. To learn more about earning you Certified World Class Assistant designation and certification please click here. This is a good one.

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What I Learned From 450 Revolutionary Assistants in Las Vegas

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One thing I want to emphasize is that there’s no time like the present to show just how revolutionary you can be. Administrative staff are increasingly gaining influence in the office by challenging the norm, taking intelligent risks and going above and beyond their traditional roles to show their value. Keep the momentum going!

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

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Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare. Hone Your Professional Trademark. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

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She’ll be at the annual Conference for Administrative Excellence this year and she is an absolute wealth of knowledge and insight. But back to the point: Being an administrative professional, the world is your oyster. Here at Office Dynamics, we focus a lot on those who have chosen administration as their career path.