Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. How to you choose? List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Confidence.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Self Esteem Confidence Stress 100

Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship.

Skills 114

Skills Assertiveness Confidence 2021 114

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

Can lack of assertiveness be interpreted as weakness? I’m going to share with you points that have been discussed on this topic when I’m teaching administrative assistants and support staff personnel how to be assertive. I’m uncertain as to how to communicate my needs and expectations. • It is an aura of confidence.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. How to you choose? List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Confidence.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Self Esteem Confidence Stress 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

Can lack of assertiveness be interpreted as weakness? I’m going to share with you points that have been discussed on this topic when I’m teaching administrative assistants and support staff personnel how to be assertive. I’m uncertain as to how to communicate my needs and expectations. • It is an aura of confidence.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Skills Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Use assertive communication techniques. The post How to Respond to Workplace Conflict appeared first on Office Dynamics.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Administrative Training 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2016

You don’t feel confident or happy when you are in conflict with co-workers or even a customer. Use assertive communication techniques. The post How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict appeared first on Office Dynamics. Conflict can hold you back from being your best and giving your best. 9 Be Open and Honest, Don’t Hint.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Assertiveness Skills Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand.

Skills 188

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 188

Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals. Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. This is more about their self-confidence and indifference toward criticism than an actual domineering attitude. Want to learn more about how the Enneagram affects you and your success? Type Eight: The Boss.

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Goals Assertiveness Stress 2021 299

Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

It will boost your confidence and your professional presence. A savvy communicator knows how to get noticed and get their point across. When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. Refine Your Communication. Hone Your Professional Trademark.

Skills 203

Skills Administrative Professionals 2017 Training 203

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Develop being assertive. It is more difficult for an aggressive or passive-aggressive to intimidate an assertive person. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Training 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Training 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

She was wondering how to deal with a manager who seemed to be intimidated by her knowledge and go-getter attitude. This is about asserting one's needs in a positive, professional and firm manner. This starts with confidence in knowing your rights. I recently had a great conversation with a 25-year experienced admin. Joan Burge.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Training Skills 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. Develop being assertive. It is more difficult for an aggressive or passive-aggressive to intimidate an assertive person. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Temping Confidence Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

2014 100

2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

I was purposely brought in to help these assistants manage change, build strategic partnerships with their managers, learn how to be more proactive, and build peer synergy. This was a mandatory training event and sometimes when employees are told they must attend training, they get a little defensive.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Training AT&T Confidence 100

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 28, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Have you got game? If you’re a female executive, add that other balancing act, appropriate assertiveness versus perceived bitchiness, and you may find your carefully honed professionalism isn’t cutting it. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

2004 100

2004 Assertiveness Confidence 2009 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

She was wondering how to deal with a manager who seemed to be intimidated by her knowledge and go-getter attitude. This is about asserting one's needs in a positive, professional and firm manner. I know how I expect to be treated by others. * This starts with confidence in knowing your rights. Her name is Paula.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Management UPS 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Great program!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Promotion Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Show that you know how to collaborate and rally a group around a common goal. Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. Demonstrate your ability to take charge, influence others, and see a project through from beginning to end. Become an advocate for yourself!

Mentoring 198

Mentoring Promotion 2017 Skills 198

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to identify the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back (and what to do about them). How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Beyond this rather light introduction there’s a far more serious theme for this article, and, at least for me, a far more important challenge: how to avoid playing roles in our lives? So, how to live a life without playing those roles? How to avoid being caught in the trap of automatic thinking and reacting?

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Most assistants know better organization would benefit them, but many struggle to actually get started or worse yet – how to maintain it. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Meetings/Events. Travel Planning. Being organized creates trust with your executive and those you support.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100