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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

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? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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6 Ways for Assistants to Gain Respect

Office Dynamics

Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. Using a confident tone.

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Commercial real estate lending hits ten year low

Workplace Insight

Competition is strongest for investment loans in all asset classes and for developments in the most favoured Living, Hospitality and Data Centre sectors with pricing, leverage and covenants all becoming more borrower-friendly. Some lenders are more assertively protecting their positions on defaulted loans.

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What to Do If You Have Imposter's Syndrome

On The Job

It's not that they have low self-esteem or self-confidence -- they just have this driving perfectionism (especially true for women and academics) that makes them focus on how they don't deserve their success. Spend time beforehand picturing yourself making a successful presentation or calmly posing your question in class.

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Spend time beforehand picturing yourself making a successful presentation or calmly posing your question in class. Change your behavior first and allow your confidence to build.

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

Office Dynamics

You have to dive deep within yourself to develop that “World Class” status that executives are looking for in their assistants. It will boost your confidence and your professional presence. These are just a few of the topics we cover in the World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.