Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One of the key issues for the Tribunal to decide was whether the Respondent rejected the Claimant’s application for flexible working based on incorrect facts, namely an assertion that if the Claimant worked from home on a permanent basis, it would have a detrimental effect on quality and performance.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 6, 2019

You don’t have to think about it. People who identify a suspect by saying that the face just popped out at them, or they just recognize the person and they don’t know why, are more often correct than people who say they somehow narrowed down the field or compared faces to make their decision. It’s immediate.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. The slinky was the accidental innovation of US inventor Richard T. Let me tell you why. James who was working on a means to suspend sensitive ship-board instruments in 1943.

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. The slinky was the accidental innovation of US inventor Richard T. Let me tell you why. James who was working on a means to suspend sensitive ship-board instruments in 1943.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Unfortunately it wasn’t so simple. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. In other words a Slinky Mindset.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Unfortunately it wasn’t so simple. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Using the 3Ps.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Specifically, individuals who initially acted more confidently with the group set up patterns of assertive communications that continued and became self-reinforcing, they say. "We If you don''t have time to write down your ambitions before going before a group, then mentally review your achievements and goals.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The world is moving at a much faster pace today so you have to be more organized, manage your projects better, take control of calendars, and cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’ when it comes to travel planning. I pay as much attention as ever and have meticulously polished those basics. You must do the same. Don’t ever rest on your laurels.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

I often see this in my training classes. If you will take the extra time to dot every “I” and cross every “t”, you will be far ahead of the crowd. For the first time in history, the administrative professional’s job description hints at the full engagement of cognitive powers. This is no easy feat but you can do it.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” I won’t ever forget that Olympia did not take kindly to those who disrespected me and she did not stay quiet about it. By Bonnie Low-Kramen | February 15, 2021. Alice Walker. I am talking about the perception problem for assistants.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive. Like spouses or children, they don’t “change” because you will it. Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

Getting to yes isn’t all about getting your way but it is about persuading others when you know you have a brilliant idea that will impact your company in a positive way. How to get training at work. • How to get training at work. • How to work around barriers instead of backing down at the first sign of resistance.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

When I train and coach Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals I ensure they are able to clearly articulate how their outputs (what they do), contribute to the outcomes and impacts of their team and organisation. Being An Administrative Assistant Doesn’t Mean You Should Be Treated Like A Servant!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. But don’t lose hope. From this point forward, I will be traveling extensively through September. I see employees in action in their environments.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 27, 2011

Nice guys just can’t compete. It’s assumed that niceness can’t coexist with anything other than fragility, a decidedly feminine trait unappreciated in the male-dominated world of business. You don’t have to be an ass to be assertive or stand up for yourself when needed. So, there’s this race, right?

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 28, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Have you got game? If you’re a female executive, add that other balancing act, appropriate assertiveness versus perceived bitchiness, and you may find your carefully honed professionalism isn’t cutting it.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

If the WebinarJam link above doesn’t work for you, please try this link directly to YouTube. We aren’t sure where it was purchased or who produced it. Simple strategies to boldly embrace your inner leader—and enhance your productivity, collaboration, and creativity at the same time! How to Watch This Webinar.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2016

I wasn’t introduced to anyone but my boss, and no one sitting near me has introduced themselves. I won’t be working with them directly, but it still feels uncomfortable to go into work each day with strangers who seem to want to remain strangers. Have you ever found yourself in a similar scenario? What did you do?

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2010

What this boils down to is that anyone who works for, or with, a successful boss has a chance of being in on not only the top projects, but reaping additional benefits such as plentiful resources and training. He is assertive in meeting his goals, and his decisions have a direct impact on the business. Try: · Offering information.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

We have all had those people who we have to deal with on a daily basis who seem as though they have a disregard for others feelings or don’t care about listening to what they have to say. Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. So don’t leave the review mad or angry; leave enlightened.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 15, 2015

Don’t Get Lost In The Clouds … The Visible Assistant . Also, don’t forget to stay connected for great surprises all month long! Didn’t get a chance to register for the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence? Hello Monday Motivators! I hope you had a great weekend. They were invisible.

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Catch Friday

MAY 31, 2014

he appeared to be very knowledgeable and assertive about it all - and on looking there was a plastic bag for of water in the bathroom sink - the tap on the bath was full on with hot water coming out of it). We have retained a company who will undertake the risk assessment at a cost of £97.50 in the first year and £80.75 in subsequent years.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Just because the event has ended doesn’t mean we stop blogging. We’ll be hosting our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence this October but seats won’t last until then – with less than 30 seats available we’re sure to sell out by May. Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2016

It’s difficult for people to take us seriously when we don’t have facts to back up what we are saying. Make sure you aren’t personally attacking someone. Do you have facts to back up your opinion or is it just your opinion? You are less effective without facts. You will have much more impact by stating.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Register for a replay link at any time if you can’t join the live event. . It’s hard to believe another year is nearly over. Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. Perhaps you can relate to those feelings?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. The men loved it because they could get out and pump their own gas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

I don’t ever feel as if I’m bound to my desk or not able to work on things that are important to me. ” – Katie N. Knowing that your words aren’t falling on deaf ears is gratifying and shows that you’re respected and trusted within the office. Having a Voice. Final Thoughts.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I can’t wait to hear from you. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. I especially find this an interesting topic with women. And after speaking to women in workshops, seminars and at my conferences for 25 years, I know this is one area we need to work on. We are magnificent human beings.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Don’t forget that comments received in April 2016 are entered to win prizes in our Administrative Professional Blog-a-Thon ! Do you feel that being an executive assistant is a rewarding career? Or has it been a struggle? Please share in the comments below.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

1 trackback } Tweets that mention Life’s Not Fair -- Topsy.com September 8, 2010 at 5:07 pm { 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Sajib September 7, 2010 at 9:23 pm I wish I wasn’t born. Part of me likes this, part of me doesn’t; that kind of figures, I guess. As simple or as complicated as you see fit. {

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. Well, I like to think I invented it (didn’t find it in a dictionary anyway). And it literally means: “without a script” (yeah, right). Yeah, this is serious stuff. Many of them won’t have answers.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. Many productivity techniques are using this subliminal approach. What you have to do is a burden. You have to take it away, to overcome it, to eliminate it. The more you eliminate, the better you’ll feel. At a certain level, this psychology is, as I already said, very motivating.

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Adjust project timelines accordingly, so employees aren’t facing extra pressures to complete mission-critical work when they’re feeling distracted.” Training employees and staff to understand their feelings about other coworkers that stem from ‘I can’t trust them because we disagree’ is normal.

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