Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

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.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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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On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

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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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

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. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare. Register Today.

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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. Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Good question.

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2005 Assertiveness Goals Social Media 93

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. Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? Good question.

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