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It’s COOL to be an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

It’s COOL to be an Administrative Professional because you have a pulse on how people feel. It seems that most people in a workplace confide in administrative professionals. How many times have your executive’s direct reports talked to you in confidence? Do you wish your leader’s staff would not come to you?

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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. Providing exceptional service both professionally and personally encourages confidence and growth.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. From a professional development perspective, my managers were blown away by my administrative procedures binder.

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Ep 152: Goals for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where my friend Jillian Hufnagel wrote about goal setting for executive assistants and administrative professionals. What if your stretch goals distract you from getting your job done?

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. You need to document your key processes and responsibilities so that your successor can step into the position with confidence. Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce.

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Ep 153: Networking for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where I share a bit about my journey from no network, to a thriving network of assistants all over the world. My book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant.

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Should I get certified as an administrative professional?

Office Dynamics

Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?