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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

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? 97% of administrative professionals are female.

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Pros and Cons of Being Assertive

Office Dynamics

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Pros and Cons of Being Assertive

Office Dynamics

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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Enlarge Your Presence

Office Dynamics

Being that Administrative Professionals Day is this week, I would actually like to challenge all administrative professionals to stretch out of their comfort zone this week. Speak out; present new ideas; be creative; be assertive; be open; generate enthusiasm, create change; improve processes. Joan Burge.

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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. You may not always know if the person you are speaking to is more of a “big picture” or “detailed” thinker. This is a good one. Best of luck!

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

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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). Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team.

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

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This is where any administrative assistant or executive assistant can submit any question they have and your peers can weigh in on the conversation with their advice. This week Karen asks: How do Administrative Professionals deal with an executive who says yes to everything? Thank you, everyone! Monday Motivators.