Assertiveness Confidence Email Learning 
Success
JANUARY 4, 2023
She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 6, 2019
Another boundary you might need to set is your accessibility after hours to your leader as far as emails go. One administrative assistant said that her manager did not expect her to check business emails or take action on non-work hours. The problem is… she started responding to her leader’s emails and taking action steps if required.
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Eat Your Career
APRIL 22, 2019
Be assertive. They need clear, confident instructions. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Wherever you can, assume. responsibility for admin duties.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 11, 2014
You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 9, 2018
Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. The problem is… she started responding to her leader’s emails and taking action steps if required. This is becoming a huge problem.
Office Dynamics
JULY 10, 2018
Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked. This may require you to do some research and meet with other departments.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2013
Looking at this list, I’m confident these aren’t words you want associated with your character. When it’s warranted, you say “no” in a way that is respectful and confident. While it may feel like you’re being helpful, your colleagues are learning to walk all over you. You can also be assertive without being an a$$.
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