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.

Assertiveness 313

Assertiveness 2019 Mentoring Environment 313

Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

Management 301

Management Training Promotion Assertiveness 301

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

Assertiveness 52

Assertiveness Mentoring Skills Confidence 52

Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over! This might involve making yourself visible or mentoring with others who are already subject matter experts.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Assertiveness Skills Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn. Be a sponge. Accept the fact that we must be life-long students or we will be left in the dust in the long run. Who can you teach?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Administrative Professionals Training Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? You are the loser when you shut down this great opportunity to learn. Be a sponge. Accept the fact that we must be life-long students or we will be left in the dust in the long run. Who can you teach?

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Training Administrative Professionals Mentoring 100