Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Appropriately assertive.
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
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. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 26, 2011
I was happy to learn that workplace harassment and bullying is based on how a reasonable person would have reacted given the entirety of the circumstances. I am always surprised when I see co-workers writing on Facebook pages about a boss they don't particularly like or that they are so bored at work.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2013
While it may feel like you’re being helpful, your colleagues are learning to walk all over you. It’s also about learning to set limits and getting comfortable speaking up even when you’re saying things people don’t necessarily want to hear. You can also be assertive without being an a$$. Share this on Facebook.
Office Dynamics
JULY 28, 2016
In this video from Facebook Live Joan Burge sits down with Joanne Linden to talk about executives and assistants working in partnership. Joanne joins us in Las Vegas to learn the Executives and Assistants Working in Partnership course that Joan Burge developed for the executive and assistant team.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Sure, it’s important to stand up for yourself and be assertive, but you still have to be respectful and professional and well…nice. A co-worker asks for your help learning a new computer program but you really don’t have the time. You aren’t always going to agree, so you’ll need to learn to make compromises.
Office Dynamics
MAY 1, 2017
On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. A desire to learn in the area you are passionate about. Such a lovely time of year. I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week.
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