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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Stepping Into Assertiveness

My EA Career

In the podcast episode I ruminate on the way this is a classic example of male entitlement. The interesting thing is that this socialisation also means we can struggle with asserting ourselves. Instead of being assertive and politely asking mystery male to make a decision and get out of the way, I said nothing.

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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” Below, we provide 25 examples of gratitude affirmations grouped in categories for different kinds of common situations. Try to focus on strengths and assets that are uniquely your own and close to your heart. Make them specific.

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Managers Can Be the Difference in Changing Mental Health Conversation at the Workplace

Allwork

However, the survey shows that leaders are off course when it comes to understanding worker mental health, with nine out of ten HR and C-suite leaders asserting that their workplaces have a beneficial effect on employees’ mental health (only half of the workers themselves would concur).

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

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. Reduces anxiety.

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Top Tech Jobs of 2024 and the Skills You Need To Land Them, According to Futurist Shivvy Jervis

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The 4 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024 and beyond Although it might feel like AI is out to replace us , Jervis asserts that it’s, in fact, the opposite. For example, it’s an effective way for medics and the engineers of the future to train without jeopardizing lives. Take the field of health care, for example.

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Set Healthy Boundaries at Work

Office Dynamics

I’ll give you a perfect example. Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant. You will hear examples and learn specific language to use in common challenging workplace situations.).