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Ep 186: Rachael Bonetti on Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

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One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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How do I Deal with an Executive that Always Says Yes? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

Background info: Our new CEO says yes via meeting requests via email, text, LinkedIn, Facebook and many other social media channels and then in an email or other post tags me asking me to set up a meeting. Monday Motivators is a weekly email sent from Joan Burge that gives you a little kick start to the week.

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Workplace Harassment and Bullying

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was suprised to learn that any person can commit harassment whether they are an employee, co-worker, contractor, supervisor or part of management and that the workplace includes meetings off site, social events and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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How to Deal With Credit Thieves in the Workplace

Eat Your Career

But an assertive, straightforward discussion shows that you’re not oblivious to what’s going on and you’re not going to just roll over. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? They’re typically not trying to be underhanded; they just lack awareness. A simple reminder can go a long way in these circumstances. Tweet This!

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Are You TOO Nice at Work?

Eat Your Career

You can also be assertive without being an a$$. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? It takes time to develop these skills, but it’s well worth it. Your workplace interactions and relationships will improve (for the better!). Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on LinkedIn. Tweet This!

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How to Have a Positive Attitude at Work (While Still Being Yourself)

Eat Your Career

Now, let me also be clear: Voicing a dissenting opinion, speaking assertively and saying “no” are not inherently negative. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? The workplace is a living, breathing organism and everyone impacts it. Your negative attitude can bring down the entire thing. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Bad Career Advice: Nice Guys Finish Last

Eat Your Career

You don’t have to be an ass to be assertive or stand up for yourself when needed. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? I’ve always been disturbed by the adage that nice guys finish last. It’s condescending and, in my opinion, completely false. Being nice does not necessarily mean that you’re weak. Post on Google Buzz.