Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2017

Some days I eat my lunch on a train if I am travelling but I like it most when I am in my own office and have lunch in our kitchen area with my friends. Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, training programmes for other assistants? What do you do for lunch?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

We’re all fortunate to have training pioneers like Joan and her team in the corner for administrative professionals. Brandi is a frequent speaker on employment issues and has been interviewed by the media on career, job search, workplace, hiring and management topics. Continue pursuing opportunities to learn and be challenged.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Melissa Daimler (Interview Joan mentioned during the webinar). Simon Sinek Interview (Joan mentioned during the webinar). Watch the Replay for The Accelerated Assistant. Program Notes for Webinar. Thank You for Being Late (Book Joan mentioned during the webinar). More about Simon Sinek.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In it, I discuss that the real reasons are rarely in letters of resignation or spoken aloud at exit interviews. The quiet quitters do not feel empowered to assert themselves to their leaders about the root problems, so they justify their mediocre performance with thoughts such as; “ Why should I work so hard? Retaliation against what?

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Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

Few would argue against the assertion that the quality of decisions is enhanced by accurate and relevant information, including evidence of which approaches to the task in hand actually work. This is especially so when our decisions involve how to protect people at work so can be literally a matter of life or death.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Debbie said that never would have happened without the training and I know that’s true. She was interviewing me to work as the Public Relations Director at the Whole Theatre in Montclair. Now, when I see a high-profile woman receiving intense criticism, I have trained myself to ask, “ Would that be happening if it were a man? ”

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Catch Friday

MAY 31, 2014

I interviewed John Butterworth. "I''ll he appeared to be very knowledgeable and assertive about it all - and on looking there was a plastic bag for of water in the bathroom sink - the tap on the bath was full on with hot water coming out of it). Surely not possible John is a trained Aqua B expert. On Aqua B''s blog.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Train yourself to become better at killing tasks. Do You Want To Improve Your People Skills Practice Assertive Communication Reply 13 dragos September 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm I’m afraid we’re not talking about roses here. Many productivity techniques are using this subliminal approach. What you have to do is a burden.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In fact, we interviewed Rod Harl, the CEO of Alene Candles, who told us that their company is specifically investing in ongoing training on interpersonal communication skills. Developing soft skills requires employees to build self-awareness, and engage in cognitive and behavioral training, practice, and coaching.

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2025

Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. In decades past, responses from those hiring managers might have been about the training an ideal candidate has or the specific degree they hold. What are they thinking?

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Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, negotiating your salary after the interview isn’t always possible. In many cases, an employer will ask for your salary requirements upfront to gauge whether the interview process is worth their time. This is why it’s important to understand your salary needs—and be ready to defend your request— before the first interview.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It also prevents them from asserting their rights when they are themselves victims of restricted content online. But many are struggling in the face of disinformation and online hate speech and calling for more training. percent) for content creators, after their own experience and their own research and interviews.

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Success

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This method involves turning down requests respectfully and professionally while asserting one’s commitment to more consequential priorities. Cal Newport offers tips on how to train your brain to focus on demanding tasks to the end without getting waylaid by anything.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Ramaswamy described the policy as a means of “streamlining bureaucracy” by making federal jobs less appealing to those who value flexible work arrangements. They contend that reducing headcount will eliminate inefficiencies and curb excessive regulation.

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