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How do you make yourself more assertive?

Office Dynamics

Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. ” Articles on How to Be More Assertive. 7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want to Be More Assertive. Free Webinars on How to Be More Assertive.

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The Enneagram Gift Guide: Personalized Christmas Gifts for Every Enneagram Type

Success

Their primary motivation centers on achieving goals, gaining recognition and avoiding failure. Threes are characterized by their ambition, goal-oriented nature and attention to their public image. This sleek accessory bolsters their commitment to achievement and staying at the forefront of their goals with both style and functionality.

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6 Ways for Assistants to Gain Respect

Office Dynamics

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. In my World Class Assistant™ course, attendees will ask me what this means. A goal in communicating is to get people to listen to us.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. This article is an excerpt from the World Class Assistant™ certification and designation course.

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Life Missions with LifeHack

Productivityist

Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? We don’t just call them goals: we instead call them life missions. So, what happens if people fail to reach a goal? So what kind of mindset do people need to make sure that they are on track to achieve their goals? Not exactly.

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Q&A for Productivityist

Productivityist

Do you still think that goal setting is important? Aren’t people tired of setting goals? We don’t just call them goals: we instead call them life missions. So, what happens if people fail to reach a goal? So what kind of mindset do people need to make sure that they are on track to achieve their goals? Not exactly.

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Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently?

Office Dynamics

In my World Class Assistantâ„¢ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. My goal is to get our attendees to see how even their own language, thinking and behaviors can hold them back from being taken more seriously in the workplace. Be assertive. While this is a very small thing.