Assertiveness Class Learning Self Esteem 
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.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 29, 2013
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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On The Job
JANUARY 13, 2020
Those who suffer from this condition have such chronic self-doubt that they see themselves as intellectual frauds, failing to enjoy their successes or external proof of their competence and accomplishments. Spend time beforehand picturing yourself making a successful presentation or calmly posing your question in class.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 14, 2015
There was actually a period of a couple of weeks where I was waking up at 630am every day to work out, sometimes twice a day - a pilates class and then walking 4-6 miles too. I’ve written before on learning how to say no. Do your best, be patient with yourself and others, and know life will forever be a learning curve.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 10, 2017
Even if you are a Trump supporter, you cannot deny that our new President ran his entire campaign exhibiting Class A, typecast bully behavior. Unchecked, the effects are: increased stress, lower self-esteem and poor productivity among the abused, which in turn damage any organization’s effectiveness, stability and profitability.
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