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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

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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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6 Ways for Assistants to Gain Respect

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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. We do this on the third (last) day of class.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

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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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Don’t Be a Dragon to Yourself (Part 3 of 3)

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Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. We can’t always choose who we work with but we can choose how we respond. Then we get upset.

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Enlarge Your Presence

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I am just coming back to the office this week after an incredible week of teaching World Class Assistant to some amazing ladies. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. As always, we had a small group creating a very intimate experience.

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Secretary vs Assistant – do they think differently?

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In my World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. Assistants/secretaries don’t need training.”. “I Be assertive. PS check out a presentation assemble by my World Class Assistant students on what they learned from the program. While this is a very small thing.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

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I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation.

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