Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2009

Many administrative professionals and non-exempt employees ask me about how to be assertive without burning bridges or coming across as aggressive. One admin asked, “Can you provide assertiveness techniques and communication skills that I can put into practice?”. Many people confuse assertiveness with aggressive behavior.

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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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Allwork

JULY 19, 2022

If personality tests are ever used in a place of work, employers should use them only with employee consent and make the workplace more inclusive for a diversity of personalities and their cooperation and comfort. . Rather, chances are higher that conscientious person has accumulated many skills and a good resume. .

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Microdosing and psychedelics might just be the next big thing in improving workplace wellness given its comprehensive benefits. Increased empathy and improved communication skills can lead to more mindful leadership and better workplace relationships.

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Success

APRIL 20, 2023

In every workplace, the dance between employers and employees is delicate. She states that how employers address aspects such as compensation, work culture, communication style and company mission all contribute to the reasons an employee might find joy in their workplace. These factors are crucial to consider.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Discover how confidence drives career growth, with strategies to boost your self-assurance and leadership skills in the workplace.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

He says companies have created this stressful situation for middle managers because when most middle managers are promoted, it’s not because they possess the skills necessary to manage or lead a team. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.”

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

An important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. Some people think when I’m talking about setting boundaries, it has to do with sexual harassment in the workplace. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant. I’ll give you a perfect example.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Navigating political and cultural messaging: When to exercise caution Starbucks further complicated its situation in recent years by trying to assert a cultural and political voice in the market, a matter new CEO Brian Niccol has blamed as an obvious leading factor in the coffee chain’s setbacks. This is our enduring identity.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

There has recently been a slew of intense backlash against workplace DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, which has driven many high-profile companies like Zoom, Meta, Tesla, DoorDash, Lyft, and Home Depot to cut their DEI teams. Are companies adjusting their policies? 53% of U.S. While 56% of U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It can decrease the risk of burnout, reduce stress, boost creativity and contribute to a healthy workplace culture. In the workplace, healthy boundaries help us define how much of ourselves we are willing to give and in what ways. The following practices can help you start setting boundaries in the workplace. What Is A Boundary?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

I see this a lot in the workplace. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Let others damage your attitude. Then we get upset.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

I’d like to share with you a few little workplace-effectiveness techniques that boost success. 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.” How to be effective in the office.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2016

However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. Use assertive communication techniques. It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. Take Charge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 16, 2018

How do assert myself when I can’t take on any more?” Need more help in the area of asserting yourself? Check out my entire series of blogs and webinars that can help you build your assertiveness in the workplace. What are your tips on the best way an assistant can overcome their problem saying no.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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. When you create executive presence, you are taken more seriously in the workplace and your voice is more clearly heard.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Getting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent. I have been passionate about this topic for 28 years. I will share with you some of my favorite tips.

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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. This can undermine employee spirits, corrode team cohesion, and disrupt operational efficiency.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In the remote workplace, people may turn off their video because they aren’t engaged, don’t have a home environment they want to show on video, feel excluded, or are burned out from inequities and exclusion. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. Check in with them, and see if and how you can support them.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

The post Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It is really important to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. This is a strategy anyone in any profession can use. Set healthy boundaries. Thirst for knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

Technical skills can be gleaned, but behavior must be taught. .” This vibrant profession is continuously expanding to encompass higher levels of responsibilities and broader, dynamic opportunities. There is a spectrum of professional administrative behaviors necessary to ensure successful executive support and business success.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Norma Carr-Ruffino has had some good material on behaviors such as: assertive, passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive. We all need someone in the workplace who has some power and authority and will be our champion. Develop being assertive. Again, there are hundreds of resources on how to be assertive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

Office Dynamics often surveys managers and high-level executives as to the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are most important for an assistant to possess. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must-have. Technological skills are a must-have to keep up with the pace and dynamics of the job. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

Good communication skills. Organization skills. Interpersonal communication skills. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Analytical forward thinking skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Team player. Detail oriented.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

We all experience this in the workplace. I encourage you to work on this vital business skill. The post Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace appeared first on Office Dynamics. Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

The post Celebrating Administrative Professionals appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 27, 2013

Workplace conflict rarely stays in the office; the argument may not follow you home, but residual feelings of resentment, fear, or frustration will. Learning to communicate assertively, keeping good records, and networking can help you deal with even the worst boss. Be assertive but not aggressive; be factual but not negative.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

At the Conference for Administrative Excellence this fall, I’m going to help you hone lots of skills to be more resilient to change and stressful situations in the workplace. Venting behavior is a huge resilience-killer. But in the meantime, just putting a lid on your venting might actually make you feel a whole lot better.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

Have you ever thought about your responsibility and power to improve ethical standards in the workplace? Ethics in the workplace is a unique topic. Studies have shown that are generally four ethical types that we find in the workplace: The conformist follows the rules rather than questions authority figures.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones. Unfortunately, in the workplace, people often stay in their realm and unless they are pushed to take on something new or think differently, they stay with what they know. when you let them!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. The 9 key areas where you need to focus, to become a masterful self-leader in the workplace.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. But, for a long time, I didn’t know how to express them properly in the workplace. 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. I’ve always had strong opinions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. Those are all skills that transfer to your personal life and skills that you will take with you the rest of your life. This truly is very special and you have been a big part of our success.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) We were urged to have good communication including speaking skills, assertiveness, the ability to read an audience or a situation, and an appearance to contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. To gain a seat we will want to embrace qualities like critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation.

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