article thumbnail

Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace

Office Dynamics

The caution is just because someone has the courage to speak up, it doesn’t mean they are presenting it in a way that will be acceptable to the receiver. If we want our voice to be heard and to be taken seriously, we have to think about how we communicate and present our case. Step #1: Consider these factors. Have an awesome week!

article thumbnail

How to Use A Competency Assessment for Assistants

Office Dynamics

I’m going to provide you with the same Administrative Professional Effectiveness Assessment. I wrote a report detailing my performance and answers under each of the measured administrative competencies. I wrote a report detailing my performance and answers under each of the measured administrative competencies.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

As a result women often are reluctant to take the initiative in the workplace – whether to resolve a conflict, solve a problem, or present an idea—for fear of being labeled pushy or obnoxious. 97% of administrative professionals are female. Increases self-esteem. You care about yourself and your care about others.

article thumbnail

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.&#

article thumbnail

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. It seems as soon as we tag someone as having an alcohol problem, we dont seem to see anything else about the person, just the problem. One day she just up and quit. 411 Look Up 411.ca