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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

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The next time you draft a scathing email in response to a negative situation, read it (it’s cathartic, trust me). Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing. Here is a litmus test assessment of your present leadership capacity: Handle this situation professionally. Stay assertive.

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What to Do When Leaders Won’t Make Decisions

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If someone is delaying a decision, there’s a chance that they simply don’t have the capacity to do it presently. Don’t just rely on email to remind your leader(s) that a decision needs to be made. Speak up assertively in person, multiple times if necessary. Again, do your best to offer possible solutions in this discussion.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Pay attention to what is happening in the present moment within yourself, in the other person, and between the two of you. This especially applies in an email. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. You may not always know if the person you are speaking to is more of a “big picture” or “detailed” thinker.

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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. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY GOODY. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. LEADERSHIP QUOTES.

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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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How to succeed as an assistant

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You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.

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Teach Your Executive How to Work with You

Office Dynamics

For years I have coached executives and assistants how to implement processes on everything from daily huddles to debrief meetings, managing email, travel planning, and holding quarterly strategic meetings. For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Show it to him.