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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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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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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 Connect With Different Personality Types

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And under stress, each exhibits its own liability. Under stress, “I” styles can be seen as being too talkative, emotional and disorganized. But although they are slower, once they initiate a project, they are maniacal about finishing; they just don’t quit. No style is greater than the other. Let’s talk about each one.

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10 Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

On The Job

They become even more stressed as they achieve their dream, instead of enjoying what their hard work has brought them. Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. Right the rules. Develop a new script.

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Getting Things Done

Office Dynamics

An organized workspace reduces stress, gives the impression to others that you are on top of things, and saves you time. When given a project or task, try to get all the information at once. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Team player. Detail oriented.

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What to Do If You Have Imposter's Syndrome

On The Job

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.