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

Success

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. She places extra emphasis on tools that are both attainable and accessible. Photo courtesy of Shivvy Jervis.

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From the Archives: What It Means to Be a Precedent Breaker

Success

Editor’s Note : In 2022, SUCCESS celebrates 125 years as a magazine. Don’t be afraid of your own ideas; believe in yourself; assert your individuality. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. I can answer the doctor’s question,” replied young Mr. Eliot, who presided at the meeting.

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Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership for Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

Self-Management vs. Stress Management and Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life. Executive Secretary Magazine and social profiles. The How and Why of Creating a Career Portfolio (Executive Secretary Magazine Article). Create a Strategic Partnership with Your Leader. Career Portfolio Resources.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Executive Secretary Magazine has a good up to date list on their website. Professional publications such as Olé Magazine or PA Life. office management.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. In 2021, it is widely known that assistants are the backbones of companies and the right arms to their managers. Oh, and bullied by managers and peers? Yes, they do. Click here.

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

[This article was originally posted at Executive Secretary Magazine.]. Management and administrative support professionals, as all employees, feel like they don’t have enough hours in the day to complete their work. There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and an Assistant.