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Time For Administrative Professionals To Stay Vigilant!

Office Dynamics

We have made great strides in combatting harassing behavior in the working environment. And, if it was a CEO who owned the business, the situation still could escalate into a hostile and costly environment. However, harassment of any kind is illegal if it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment.

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8 Tips To Help You Deal With Conflict Better

Office Dynamics

L = low self-esteem. C = creates hostile work environment. Maintain the other person’s self-esteem. Our ability to trust people is hindered, and we pull away rather than build relationships. C = closed-minded. O = opinionated. N = negative attitude. F = frequent frustrations. I = ignorance. T = temperamental.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

I fought through the stereotypes inflicted upon Administrative Professionals by learning more about the business, asking to be on projects, leading multiple projects, and making a point to have my voice and ideas heard and recognized. Some people would try and “hush” me or not want to listen to my ideas.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. I found this link to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale which has some questions we can ask ourselves to see where we are on the self esteem scale. Now that’s positive self talk. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I thought she had the potential to be a great assistant except for her low self esteem and she would put herself down when she made a mistake. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. One day she just up and quit.