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!

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

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.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Self Esteem Training Stress 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 30, 2011

  It's not true, of course, but it can feel that way. Assertive and demanding one day and then passive the next.   Many of my research papers in both high school and college were on the topic of learning differences and I continues to pursue further knowledge in that area today.   You're not an idiot.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2011 Assertiveness Interviewing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I’ve written before on learning how to say no. And in consulting with some of the people above, I also realized a part of it was tied to self esteem/confidence, knowing what they wanted, or establishing priorities. Do your best, be patient with yourself and others, and know life will forever be a learning curve.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40