Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

While writing my new book (The Invisibility Cure: How to Stand Out, Get Noticed and Get What You Want at Work), I experienced quite a few personal revelations. I also know exactly what works (and what doesn’t) to find that sweet spot, where you can be both vocal and professional, assertive and respected.

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Assertiveness Confidence Learning Skills 140

Success

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The new president was a young man of thirty-five, fearless, bold, self-confident, with no respect for a thing just because it was old or had been done or used before. General Grant did what all the generals who condemned him for not following war precedents in text books on military tactics could not do, he ended the war.

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2022 Assertiveness Medical Retirement 279

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence. Low or no confidence. Her goal is to help assistants to find their voices and their confidence. So let’s run the list down: Speaking up.

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Confidence Assertiveness Goals Learning 165

On The Job

JANUARY 31, 2014

What would the world look like if people had less confidence? In his new book, author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic contends that if people had less confidence, they would begin each day better prepared, there would be fewer arguments and mistakes, company leaders would be less corrupt and we’d all be more competent.

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Self Esteem Confidence Assertiveness Health 100

Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is more about their self-confidence and indifference toward criticism than an actual domineering attitude. So, pairing a Nine with an assertive go-getter at home or at work will allow them to shine as a leader who hears all sides and preserves peace. Type Eight: The Boss. Habit worth changing: Talking over others.

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Goals Assertiveness Stress 2021 299

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. Image covers everything from your appearance to your tone of voice, attitude, behaviour, body language and confidence.

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Assertiveness Confidence Negotiating Skills 100

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In contrast to microaggressions, microaffirmations are little ways that you can affirm someone’s identity; recognize and validate their experience and expertise; build confidence; develop trust; foster belonging; and support someone in their career. Microaffirmation #13: Provide subtle feedback in presentations and idea sharing.

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Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Aren’t people tired of setting goals? We don’t just call them goals: we instead call them life missions. Good question.

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2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 92

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

James accidentally knocked a sample spring from a shelf, and watched as it “stepped” from a stack of books, to a tabletop, to the floor, where it re-coiled and stood upright.” They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders.

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Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. Aren’t people tired of setting goals? We don’t just call them goals: we instead call them life missions. Good question.

2005 82

2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 82

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

James accidentally knocked a sample spring from a shelf, and watched as it “stepped” from a stack of books, to a tabletop, to the floor, where it re-coiled and stood upright.”. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 29, 2014

Though you aren’t meeting them face-to-face, you’re still presenting to a group – great practices to build the confidence you need to give a speech or presentation at an industry event. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field. Becoming the “Go To” Person….

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Though you aren’t meeting them face-to-face, you’re still presenting to a group – great practices to build the confidence you need to give a speech or presentation at an industry event. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field. Becoming the “Go To” Person….

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! I have complied a list of books for assistants which you can buy on Amazon, there are some great resources on the site so do check it out! Business podcasts.

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Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 19, 2011

Though you aren’t meeting them face-to-face, you’re still presenting to a group – great practices to build the confidence you need to give a speech or presentation at an industry event. Look for opportunities to speak on cutting edge techniques, technology, marketing methods – whatever is trending currently.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. Chrissy also has an amazing book called The Proactive Professional and some incredible ebooks and guides. The more you can self-manage and work independently, the more valuable you become to your executive(s) and the organization.

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Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. If he know’s about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Sleeping rooms will be booked through Office Dynamics as we are holding a special block. Equally important is the ability to communicate your needs assertively. There is a fine line between being assertive and being perceived as aggressive. Communicate their needs assertively. one hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

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Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Be prepared to ask questions & request justification if negative feedback is given. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 24, 2010

What I’m Reading: Virtual Assistant – THE Blog About Our Industry » Developing Confidence in your VA business [link]. What I’m Reading: Top Business Book Recommendations | OA Book Club: Professional Development Books | OfficeArrow [link]. By popular demand…kitten pics.

2010 40

2010 IAAP Assertiveness PDF 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Don’t appear to “dither and dally,” suffering from what he calls “analysis paralysis.”

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Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

What was the inspiration for writing your new book, The Organized Admin? And we structured the book in such a way that you don’t have to read it from cover to cover, you can jump around or go straight to the area you’re having the most trouble with first and work through it in order of importance for your situation.

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Travel Filing Forms Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Work? In the book they give several examples of communication errors, and how women and men can improve.

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Job Hunting Telecommuting Assertiveness Cubicle 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Reply 13 dragos June 28, 2010 at 9:19 am Uli, the previous post is based on Eric Berne’s book, so I know the book. When I was reading Berne’s book it actually scared me a lot because I felt how well it described things going on in my own mind. And yes, I think Buddha and Jesus were totally scriptless. Outstanding!

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2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40