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. Reduces anxiety.

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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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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. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. Register Today.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

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.

Assertiveness 100

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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. 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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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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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. I get it but on the other hand, the employee should be happy their employer cares enough to invest in professional development. At that point, I just let her be as she wanted.

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