Success

JANUARY 4, 2022

Explain why this is sexist: Ambition and assertiveness are praised in men but criticized in women. This will probably be quite general, for example, working parents, recent graduates or stay-at-home moms. Your edge: the skills, experience, traits and interests that make you unique. This is what sets you apart within your niche.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. No one said anything about the tyrant and bullying.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

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.).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. The example had to do with a meeting whereby the assistant did not sound sure of the information when questioned by her executive.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Communication experts agree that replacing “think/feel” with “believe” expresses even more assertiveness and self-confidence to management, colleagues, and clients: “ I believe you’re right.” There are many, many more examples of this than those I’ve provided. Successful professionals focus on what I call the “language of the positive.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Example of a Tweet or Facebook Post: This article changed my life [add your favorite article link] #adminblogathon. For those of you who are participating in our blog-a-thon this April we want to give you even more ways to get entered to win. Announcing BONUS entries with social sharing.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. For example, you may have heard that it’s a best practice for assistants to have full access to their executives’ email inboxes. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Instead of considering “winging it” as proof of your ineptness, learn to do what many high achievers do and view it as a skill. Develop a new script. Courage comes from taking risks.

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On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Instead of considering “winging it” as proof of your ineptness, learn to do what many high achievers do and view it as a skill. Develop a new script. Courage comes from taking risks.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. People with underrepresented identities often find their expertise and skills are regularly questioned and held to higher standards. Make it a point to acknowledge their expertise and skills, and solicit their opinions and ideas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Whatever skills you’ll need in your next role, find ways to develop them now.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

For example, did you know that changing just a few of the everyday words you use while conducting business can actually enhance people’s positive impressions. There are many, many more examples of this than those I’ve provided. Be even more successful by using these 3 little words.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. See yourself in a new light, starting today! What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work? A better communicator?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees? You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. Do you know that some of your skills are not finely honed? Get a copy for every administrative professional in your organization. Are you intimidated?

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Sadly I see many examples where this doesn’t happen. Thank me later!

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Managing expectations takes skill and practise Reflecting on this failed trick did give me an insight into how Executive Assistants share something else with the Slinky. But acquiring this insight takes another of my favourite Power Skills: effective communication. Sadly I see many examples where this doesn’t happen.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

For example, consider what it would be like if an ambitious person were employed by a company that didn’t offer any opportunities for training or advancement, or if on the opposite end, someone who wanted to rigidly stick with the status quo was employed by a company looking for growth and ambition. The right skills. Hard skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For others, it means moving into a support position for a higher-level executive, assisting a CEO or CFO for example. If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connecting with the job description focuses on the skills you will bring and how they uniquely relate to the position. Connect at least one of your skills and one job requirement that is of most interest to you.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

You have a lot of unique skills. Assistants have a lot of unique skills that other professionals do not have. If you take hard skills for example – we have to understand how the latest office technology works, we have to organise events, take minutes, run meetings, write reports and edit documents.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. IT training.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

This is a huge benefit to you because you grow your skill set. For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Or often they are thinking about the time they will have to spend to teach you. It also keeps you from getting bored at work, which is the worst thing to happen!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The quiet quitters do not feel empowered to assert themselves to their leaders about the root problems, so they justify their mediocre performance with thoughts such as; “ Why should I work so hard? If it is a 6 or above, I recommend seeking the support of a skilled talk therapist and maybe even medication to manage the stress.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For example, don’t lower yourself to participate in office gossip. One way to control your mind and use your leadership skills it by seeking out motivational and inspirational books, CDs and seminars. You are assertive with a loving heart. Carry yourself with leadership, boldly. Take the high road and have integrity.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This mode involves assertively pursuing your own needs while also cooperating to satisfy the other party’s concerns. The Interpersonal Skills Required for Effective Collaboration Ultimately, navigating this complex, high-stakes conflict requires courage, wisdom, and emotional intelligence from leaders. What is collaborating?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

So much of what we do is automatic, like riding a bike, so using my PA skill set really helped me in those initial months. A PA should have excellent judgement and initiative when required; seeking out help from established PAs in the company is a great example of this. Be assertive about what you need and what you can offer.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. This is the grammar to use when writing minutes, for example: Nicky Christmas agreed to distribute the minutes as soon as possible. Here is the list: AcknowledgedAgreed On. Brought up.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. This is the grammar to use when writing minutes, for example: Nicky Christmas agreed to distribute the minutes as soon as possible. Here is the list: AcknowledgedAgreed OnAgreed to.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

This week was a perfect example of students not being open to what the subject matter expert is trying to teach or communicate. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

This week was a perfect example of students not being open to what the subject matter expert is trying to teach or communicate. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years.

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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. Create your own accurate and detailed job description that highlights your achievements and skills. Let your skills do the talking. If it needs to be five pages, so be it. Be visible.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

For example, if Joe in another department consistently turns in a monthly report late, you will have a lot more leverage or chance of getting Joe to change if you were to say something like… “Joe, the January report was due on the 18th of the month; I received the report on January 25. I encourage you to work on this vital business skill.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 19, 2018

For example, if you ask yourself “Where do I want to go?” Schedule time for getting to know yourself. When the time arrives, ask questions. As you search for answers, avoid knee-jerk responses, which tend to camouflage the truth.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

If you can think of ways to streamline your job (or the work processes in a department, for example), it’ll improve overall productivity. Here are a few that can help you earn the rewards and recognition you deserve: Boost productivity. That means more can be accomplished in less time – and management is sure to appreciate that. Make money.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ll give you a perfect example that just happened to me this morning as I was traveling. Some people think when I’m talking about setting boundaries, they have to do with sexual harassment in the workplace. When and where to set boundaries. Boundaries can be set anytime, any place, on anything, and with any person.

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