Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. For example, you may have heard that it’s a best practice for assistants to have full access to their executives’ email inboxes. Email is a highly sensitive and very important part of doing business.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

This especially applies in an email. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Make sure you do not just blurt out what is on your mind as you can hurt someone or create a barrier. When we are communicating with others, we want to be heard. Take your time to craft your message. Do you hold grudges? Best of luck!

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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It’s an email from a new client. Many of us fail to successfully assert boundaries because our emotions get in the way, Curry says. Can you take me to the doctor tomorrow at 11 a.m.?” You have an important work call then, but you know she’ll be upset if you can’t do it. It’s 10 p.m. and your phone buzzes. 5: Watch your attitude.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Be assertive in a professional fashion. You may find the task light at the bedside table or desk area is necessary in order to enjoy reading in bed or to check emails at the desk. Do not sit in your room waiting! The engineers often come into the room while I am at dinner or off to my training session. Request a credit or $20.00

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Background info: Our new CEO says yes via meeting requests via email, text, LinkedIn, Facebook and many other social media channels and then in an email or other post tags me asking me to set up a meeting. Monday Motivators is a weekly email sent from Joan Burge that gives you a little kick start to the week.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

For years I have coached executives and assistants how to implement processes on everything from daily huddles to debrief meetings, managing email, travel planning, and holding quarterly strategic meetings. This blog is from our Monday Motivators , which is a weekly email sent from Joan Burge that gives you a little kick start to the week.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Do you demonstrate a professional presence every day, even when someone has upset you? Or maybe you checked good listener. Each of us can do better each and every day.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Create email templates for responses to most frequently asked questions to save time. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc. For example, spend the first-hour checking and responding to common or quick reply emails, go through the mail, process invoices, etc.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

You never seem to get on top of emails. Can you be more assertive? Assistants have to be assertive otherwise our colleagues unfortunately take advantage. Nervous gestures such as nail biting increases. You feel constantly run down. You can’t find the energy to clean / cook / maintain your usual standards at home.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 1, 2023

Don’t just rely on email to remind your leader(s) that a decision needs to be made. Speak up assertively in person, multiple times if necessary. Again, do your best to offer possible solutions in this discussion. Take a Stand in Person It’s much harder to push aside a request when it’s made in person.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Another boundary you might need to set is your accessibility after hours to your leader as far as emails go. One administrative assistant, who’ll I’ll call Sue for anonymity reasons, said that originally her manager did not expect her to check business emails and take action on non-work hours. This is becoming a huge problem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Here are some examples he gave us of what may constitute harassment: physical acts or gestures, taunting or bullying, verbal abuse or racial comments/references, derogatory comments or jokes, sexual material (even material sent by email) or inappropriate behaviour used to control or influence.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It means smiling, speaking articulately and assertively, looking people in the eye, and managing your physical presence. If you confidently assert your position and then don’t have real information to back it up, the self-fulfilling prophecy is reversed. It’s a purposeful choice you have to make, but it works.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2011

You will be assertive when you need to be and able to lead others rather than be led. There will always be a project to work on, family demands, another errand to run, and another email to send. You will seize opportunities. Here are some strategies to get started. Put yourself on the schedule just like you do everything else.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

You also have a client who won’t stop emailing revisions to a presentation that was due last week. Dread can creep in when you have an impending deadline or a demanding supervisor emailing you after hours, or result from imposter syndrome when you feel you aren’t good enough. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field. by Donna Toothaker. Becoming the “Go To” Person….

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 29, 2014

There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field. by Donna Toothaker. Becoming the “Go To” Person….

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 18, 2012

But an assertive, straightforward discussion shows that you’re not oblivious to what’s going on and you’re not going to just roll over. Email this to a friend? They’re typically not trying to be underhanded; they just lack awareness. A simple reminder can go a long way in these circumstances. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 1, 2011

Now, let me also be clear: Voicing a dissenting opinion, speaking assertively and saying “no” are not inherently negative. Email this to a friend? The workplace is a living, breathing organism and everyone impacts it. Your negative attitude can bring down the entire thing. It’s as contagious as an airborne virus. Post on Google Buzz.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

In today’s casual world, people are becoming quite slack in their writing, set up of emails, and attention to detail. In what ways can you manage your thoughts, especially when you feel upset or work is chaotic? Commit to quality performance. There is no way around this one.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 19, 2013

I don’t want to be checking my phone, or answering emails when I am in their company. I’m afraid you will have to assert yourself on this one. Do you expect me to answer my mobile phone / emails outside of office hours? Well I think the best place to start is with yourself and your priorities.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Take baby steps and you will conquer the email dragon. How can you put the power of a winning attitude to work? Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? Hang in there.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 27, 2011

You don’t have to be an ass to be assertive or stand up for yourself when needed. Email this to a friend? I’ve always been disturbed by the adage that nice guys finish last. It’s condescending and, in my opinion, completely false. Being nice does not necessarily mean that you’re weak. And being nice doesn’t mean you’re inept.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve tried everything from whiteboards of projects to various types of folders with deadlines, to scheduling time in outlook, sending reminders (email, outlook, paper) to standing weekly meetings with him. This week Renee C. Things don’t get done nor do they get done in a timely manner.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 6, 2016

If you are having difficulty logging in, please follow the steps sent via email for troubleshooting guidance. Share relevant strategies as well as resources with your fellow attendees. Keep your commentary positive and optimistic. Read pre-webinar messaging carefully. Advice from Joan Burge for Webinar Etiquette and Protocol.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This included erroneous videos on TikTok and Twitter suggesting the presence of Wagner Group (Russian state-funded) fighters, false claims about Algeria’s military involvement, and inaccurate assertions about banning uranium export to France.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! Outlook (or whatever email / diary system you use) is a fundamental tool for assistants. Not many other professions have that variety of skills. Personal Development.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. I check my emails first thing when I wake-up so that I can prioritise my day properly. Don’t be afraid to be assertive! I love that there are so many opportunities to take on new tasks and develop yourself.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 26, 2013

You can also be assertive without being an a$$. Email this to a friend? It takes a shift of perspective to understand that you can still be nice even in times of conflict. As the saying goes: You can disagree without being disagreeable. It takes time to develop these skills, but it’s well worth it. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. We also need a plethora of soft skills from people management to communication, assertiveness and everything in between. I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 31, 2010

Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. Please signup to my email list to receive free updates from Productivity Bits. Your email will remain private. Find your winning formula and stick to it. Eliminate The Non-Essential. 100% No Spam.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 24, 2009

If others are involved in the project, cc your manager on emails so that they are kept in the "loop." Provide assurance and be assertive. If possible, give a time when the project will be completed. Ask questions. Repeat responses. Take notes When presented with a new project or update, get a pen and notepad and take notes.

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