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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

Office Dynamics

People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. Is one of your goals to have better self-esteem? Joan Burge.

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How do you make yourself more assertive?

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This is a posted question from Business Management Daily ‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission. . Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. Courses on How to Be More Assertive.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

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Earn positive attention in the workplace and address the most common obstacle standing in the way for most assistants—lack of self-esteem. You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

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How to be an assertive assistant

Practically Perfect PA

How many times are assistants told to be more assertive? It seems to me the word is everywhere we look, it is on our job descriptions, it is in our objectives and there are a ton of courses solely dedicated to making assistants more assertive. It seems we must constantly assert ourselves or we are total failures at the job!

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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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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

Office Dynamics

6 Maintain Each Other’s Self-Esteem. Use assertive communication techniques. I hope from this day forward you will change your thinking from managing conflict to consensus building. . #5 Acknowledge the Other Person’s Strengths. Objectively look at the situation and acknowledge the other person’s good points. Joan Burge.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

Office Dynamics

Maintain Each Other’s Self-Esteem. Use assertive communication techniques. Acknowledge The Other Person’s Strengths. Objectively look at the situation and acknowledge the other person’s good points. Keep them in mind while dealing with the issue. It’s harmful to belittle others and diminishes your professional image.