Office Dynamics

JANUARY 8, 2009

The best time to be assertive with a person is in the early phase of your relationship! Assertion : Confidently expressing what you think, feel, and believe. Standing up for your rights while respecting others’ rights. Look for Part 2 of this blog later next week: Can Lack of Assertiveness be Interpreted as Weakness?

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In my experience, when people fully understand their own value, they exude a much higher level of confidence in all that they do, and others naturally respond to this. Talk up your projects. Politely but assertively correct people if they misunderstand what your job is all about. As I said, this question comes up frequently.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

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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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader. Date : Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Time : 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2021

During the night, your unconscious mind replays and processes this late-night input up to six times more often than anything else you experienced during the day. Show me where I could have been more assertive today. It will keep them focused and will build up their confidence. Creating Your Ideal Day.

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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. Ironically, I ended up spending the next 35 years as a freelancer. Here’s my advice for my younger self.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

I was quickly placing my laptop in the bin, folding my raincoat up, taking off my shoes, and putting my purse on the conveyer when all of a sudden, this young woman who had been in line behind me, stepped right in front of me with 2 suitcases and placed them on the conveyer. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Ultimately, I settled on confidence because it’s the one quality that can make all of these things easier. With confidence, you’ll be a better communicator and more effective collaborator. Confidence will help you meet fear with courage. After all, you can’t effectively self-promote with a healthy dose of confidence.

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Success

MARCH 6, 2022

Determining the likelihood of the truth behind a statement, and where to verify that information, can make your social media browsing a little less fraught and help you feel a little more confident about the information you’re receiving. Look for missing links. Confirm with large, established news outlets. Question your assumption.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2022

As you’re likely all too aware, the world hasn’t traditionally taken kindly to women who are ambitious, confident and career-focused. They’ve long been dismissed as “bossy” and controlling, and told to quiet down and soften up. Explain why this is sexist: Ambition and assertiveness are praised in men but criticized in women.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Communication experts agree that replacing “think/feel” with “believe” expresses even more assertiveness and self-confidence to management, colleagues, and clients: “ I believe you’re right.” Sign up HERE to follow Joan’s Monday Motivators. Here’s one of my favorites!

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Success

APRIL 24, 2023

In fact, if you try to get out of a tough financial spot with good thoughts alone, you may actually wind up in a worse situation. Pushing off conversations about life insurance, retirement savings or long-term care doesn’t protect you from the negative feelings the subjects bring up.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. They need clear, confident instructions. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. As you demonstrate confidence, their confidence in you will grow. Don’t give up just because you heard “no” the first time around.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotionally intelligent people are unwilling to be bogged down unnecessarily by others’ mistakes, so they let them go quickly and are assertive in protecting themselves from future harm.

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Allwork

JULY 8, 2024

What we look for The Allwork.Space mission is to empower businesses and individuals to navigate the Future Of Work with confidence and clarity. The same goes for dense jargon and abstract, blanket assertions. Interested in contributing? Here’s what you need to know.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence. Speaking up.

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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You notice uncomfortable emotions popping up. People who grew up in a family with poor or enmeshed boundaries might struggle to set them as adults, she continues. “If I’ll call you tomorrow afternoon once I’m caught up on work.”. Many of us fail to successfully assert boundaries because our emotions get in the way, Curry says.

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Allwork

APRIL 21, 2024

Gender-Neutral Workwear Key Items: Tailored blazers and trousers, button-up shirts, shift dresses, loafers or Oxford classic footwear, trench coats, structured bags Gender-fluid workwear represents a departure from traditional gender norms in fashion, embracing a more inclusive and diverse approach to work attire.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Organisation.

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Success

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Freelancers and entrepreneurs can learn a great deal from the strike that will help them stand up for their rights and secure fair contracts. Read on for some practical tips that can help you as you build a thriving freelance career with confidence and a strong sense of advocacy for yourself and your work.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued. Increased confidence: more vocal, more influential and exudes a stronger presence with those she works with. Appropriately assertive.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The latest edition of LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey revealed that only 26% of U.S. Gen Z’s assertiveness in seeking better compensation is suggestive of the evolving work-life preferences and experiences of the latest generation to enter the U.S. professionals plan to ask for a raise in the upcoming six months.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence. So let’s run the list down: Speaking up. Low or no confidence. That is a big statement but here goes! Learn to say no.

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My EA Career

JUNE 13, 2019

Men are socialised to take up space and they’re also socialised not to apologise for it. The interesting thing is that this socialisation also means we can struggle with asserting ourselves. Instead of being assertive and politely asking mystery male to make a decision and get out of the way, I said nothing.

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

New Year’s resolutions are a chance to fire up the willpower that waned in the previous year. That resolve can go a long way—but only if it’s backed up by action items that are tailored to who we are and what motivates us to change. Type Six: The Guardian. Habit worth changing: Assuming the worst. Type Eight: The Boss.

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Success

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The new president was a young man of thirty-five, fearless, bold, self-confident, with no respect for a thing just because it was old or had been done or used before. The up-to-date business man is constantly breaking up old-time systems which have been handed down from father to son for many generations.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 18, 2024

The idea is simple: Being a balanced teammate means you know when (and how) to step up and lead AND when (and how) to step back and follow. Leaders (whether formal or informal) can set the tone by exemplifying balanced behavior, showing the confidence to assert leadership, and the humility to step back to let others lead.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

When I finally tried to speak up, no one listened. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I also know exactly what works (and what doesn’t) to find that sweet spot, where you can be both vocal and professional, assertive and respected. SIGN UP HERE. Guess what? That doesn’t work so well either. REGISTER HERE.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

I’ve lost my mojo and fear speaking up when I should,” confessed Janet who recently stepped into a new position. That’s why I’m offering these seven strategies to help you speak up and speak your truth the next time you feel that your voice needs to be heard: Clarity is Key. Consider the price you’re paying for not speaking up.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We must be confident and not become rattled in a conversation. For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.)

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

This is about asserting one's needs in a positive, professional and firm manner. So if you don't say something up front (and maybe even a few times after), then don't expect the other person to change. . * This starts with confidence in knowing your rights. This is different than saying, "No!". Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2009

This is about asserting one's needs in a positive, professional and firm manner. So if you don't say something up front (and maybe even a few times after), then don't expect the other person to change. . * This starts with confidence in knowing your rights. This is different than saying, "No!". Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Great program!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The audience participated in group discussions on her ideas of: gain insight as to how to be visible without appearing self-serving: speak up -- offer ideas and solutions, ask questions, proactively manage conflict or frustrations. learn to promote yourself to the right people in the right way. Great program!

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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.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

But to really “kick it up a notch,” you have to put yourself out there, in person, in front of people. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now. This is a hurdle worth jumping. Becoming the “Go To” Person….

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 19, 2011

But to really “kick it up a notch,&# you have to put yourself out there, in person, in front of people. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now. Donna Toothaker is CEO, founder and coach of Step It Up VA Coaching.

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