Success

JANUARY 13, 2023

The unfortunate truth is that lousy leaders contaminate an otherwise healthy environment. In both cases, bad bosses create a devastating and unproductive environment that tolerates (and celebrates) unnecessary stress and a decline of productivity. Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing.

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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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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France. However, asking your employees to slow down, and be considerate before messaging others is paramount.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 1, 2011

Now, let me also be clear: Voicing a dissenting opinion, speaking assertively and saying “no” are not inherently negative. The workplace is a professional environment—it’s your responsibility to act professionally. Email this to a friend? The workplace is a living, breathing organism and everyone impacts it. Remain Professional.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. In our current environment, the issue has gotten more complicated because of the invisibility factor of working from home. Be present in your manager’s email signature. Not so fast.

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