Assertiveness Confidence Travel 
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 6, 2019
Keep in mind; I travel quite frequently for business, so I know what I’m doing.) You are confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader. Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means.
Success
MAY 22, 2024
Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. We traveled, bought a Jet Ski, joined a volleyball league, threw parties and regularly met friends for dinner and drinks.
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Success
JANUARY 30, 2024
“Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” Women may fear being labeled as aggressive or confrontational.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 9, 2018
I’ll give you a perfect example that just happened to me this morning as I was traveling. Keep in mind; I’ve been traveling for 20 years about 75% of the time, each year so I know what to do.) A few are that you feel confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 2, 2015
Organization skills. Team player. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent calendaring skills. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener. Professional presence.
Loosely Speaking
APRIL 28, 2009
If you’re a female executive, add that other balancing act, appropriate assertiveness versus perceived bitchiness, and you may find your carefully honed professionalism isn’t cutting it. And even athletes can succeed with a little temperance in the swagger and a liberal dose of humility and sweetness.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
To complete a training course on assertiveness so that I can learn to push back on administrative work from my departmental colleagues and focus on project work for the department Director coming up in Q3. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.
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