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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? 97% of administrative professionals are female.

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Pros and Cons of Being Assertive

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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

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During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. 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.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

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I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. 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. 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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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. Hone Your Professional Trademark. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. After all, it’s a competitive market out there!

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