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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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Job-seekers acquire these through education, training and experience. You can even quantify these job-specific competencies by means of test scores, certifications and project outcomes. But to advance over time and lead the IT department, you will want to develop the soft skills required for project management and team leadership.

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Ep 273: Lisa Sprinkles – Senior Executive Assistant at JLL Technologies

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Before her current role, Lisa was an integral part of the team at Oracle, involved in executive onboarding, training new hires, and project management across various departments like SaaS Customer Experience and Customer Success.

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Ep 187: Jamie Vanek on Restoring Respectability to the Assistant Role

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Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. Book – Buried in Business: Find Freedom by Unlocking the Power of Your Admin Team. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Jamie on LinkedIn. Jamie on Facebook.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

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Additionally, certifications in project management, administrative support, or relevant software proficiency can be advantageous, showcasing a dedication to ongoing professional growth and mastery of essential skills. Schedule weekly check-ins to address questions, provide feedback and adjust training as needed.

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Ep 111: Kaleen Skersies – EA to CEO at Parcion Private Wealth

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In this episode, Kaleen talks about what it’s like to work with ultra high net worth individuals, tips for project management, and how to distinguish between an individual contributor and a great leader. Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy.

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Ep 264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work

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THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. She is a curious, self-motivator who loves to learn new ways to make life more efficient and effective for her boss.

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Ep 193: Emily Morgan and Eileen Coombes from Delegate Solutions

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Emily’s book, Let it Go! With over 15 years of experience in training and development, project management, and organizational and strategic vision, Eileen Coombes is passionate about helping others make the most of their time and energy. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Brene Brown. ABOUT EMILY.

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