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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.

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How to be an assertive assistant

Practically Perfect PA

How many times are assistants told to be more assertive? It seems to me the word is everywhere we look, it is on our job descriptions, it is in our objectives and there are a ton of courses solely dedicated to making assistants more assertive. It seems we must constantly assert ourselves or we are total failures at the job!

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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. Learning to read your audience or the situation and adapt as necessary.

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

Success

MasterClass Online Subscription A learning subscription like MasterClass caters to a Five’s insatiable appetite for knowledge and continuous learning. Eights are assertive, strong-willed and often display protective tendencies.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Use these strategies to improve relationships, get work done, persuade others, negotiate, create win-win situations, and be seen as a world-class administrative professional. This article is an excerpt from the World Class Assistant™ certification and designation course.

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

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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Enlarge Your Presence

Office Dynamics

I am just coming back to the office this week after an incredible week of teaching World Class Assistant to some amazing ladies. It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well.