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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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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. Reduces anxiety.

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Admin Tip: How to Get Your Boss to Give You More Control

Eat Your Career

April is Admin Appreciation Month, so today I’m sharing some tips specifically for all of you hardworking admins. Be assertive. Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. They need clear, confident instructions. Wherever you can, assume.

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Gain Confidence by Writing Down Your Ambitions

On The Job

The next time you''re feeling a bit down on yourself, you can regain your confidence — and make a good impression on others — if you take time to write down your aspirations and ambitions, a new study reveals. Once you project confidence to the group and its members perceive you well, the effect can be lasting, they found.

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How to succeed as an assistant

Practically Perfect PA

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! Tip 1: Working Relationships. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

Practically Perfect PA

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.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

If you want to hear the real secrets of star-performing assistants, join our free webinar on June 4 called The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce: 25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence! Organization skills. Team player. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable.