Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. We’ve written a more than a few articles on this subject as well that we can share here and we encourage you to reply in the comments below for Mercedes as well as any assistant who finds themselves looking for answers, tips, and tools on “how to make yourself more assertive.”

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My EA Career

JUNE 13, 2019

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. Assertiveness can feel uncomfortable.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 29, 2013

How many times are assistants told to be more assertive? It seems to me the word is everywhere we look, it is on our job descriptions, it is in our objectives and there are a ton of courses solely dedicated to making assistants more assertive. It seems we must constantly assert ourselves or we are total failures at the job! I think it is hard for assistants to be really assertive, especially when we want to be helpful, supportive and take a flexible approach with our work.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 18, 2013

Be Assertive, Not Aggressive. What is the difference between assertive behavior and aggressive behavior? Assertiveness has to do with having an “attitude of confidence.” When you are assertive, you not only ensure that your needs are met to get the job done, but you actually help others be more efficient and effective. Assertiveness is caring about yourself and what you need as well as caring about others and their needs. Benefits of Being Assertive.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Knowingly or unknowingly, you’re asserting your power through the act of helping others. The post How to Assert Your Power in Difficult Situations appeared first on SUCCESS. Did you know that there are three misconceptions about power and the people who wield it?

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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? Many people confuse assertive and aggressive behavior. What’s the difference between being assertive and aggressive? Assertiveness is the way to go because it is the happy medium.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Chances are that assertiveness is among their top qualities. A good amount of assertiveness implies a secure sense of self while in the role or position; the candidate recognizes which prospects to give energy to, has an understanding of urgency on a call, but also knows when to pull back and when to give potential clients some breathing room. … Management Marketing assertiveness sales representative

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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. Look for Part 2 of this blog later next week: Can Lack of Assertiveness be Interpreted as Weakness? As I’m preparing to teach one of the modules from my Star Achievement Series® curriculum, I just came across something I want to share with you.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. When communicating assertively, it’s a good idea to start at the end —what you want to see happen and then work backward by communicating your needs. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? (Part 2 of 2).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2009

Being assertive involves some risk because you aren’t guaranteed of the outcome. However, you will have a better chance of having your needs met with assertive action than by being passive or aggressive. When communicating assertively, it’s a good idea to start at the end —what you want to see happen and then work backward by communicating your needs. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? (Part 2 of 2).

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2010

What actions can an administrative assistant take to assert themselves in the workplace?" During a webcast, I was asked, "Sometimes the work of administrative assistants can be overlooked. This is a great question and I am taking an excerpt from my Star Achievement Series® training certification program. Promote Yourself. Don’t let any positive accomplishment go unnoticed. Be visible to the right people. Determine who should know your talents.

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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. Assertive people care that their needs are met while caring about others. Assertive People: · Are direct and specific. (Part 1 of 2).

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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. Assertive people care that their needs are met while caring about others. Assertive People: · Are direct and specific. (Part 1 of 2).

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Assertiveness 2009 Administrative Professionals UPS 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2010

What actions can an administrative assistant take to assert themselves in the workplace?" During a webcast, I was asked, "Sometimes the work of administrative assistants can be overlooked. This is a great question and I am taking an excerpt from my Star Achievement Series® training certification program. Promote Yourself. Don’t let any positive accomplishment go unnoticed. Be visible to the right people. Determine who should know your talents.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

Can lack of assertiveness be interpreted as weakness? I’m going to share with you points that have been discussed on this topic when I’m teaching administrative assistants and support staff personnel how to be assertive. It’s ironic that I’m writing about this topic today because I just wrote an overview yesterday for a workshop on assertiveness that we are conducting for a major corporation soon. Assertiveness has to do with having an “attitude of confidence.”

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2009

Can lack of assertiveness be interpreted as weakness? I’m going to share with you points that have been discussed on this topic when I’m teaching administrative assistants and support staff personnel how to be assertive. It’s ironic that I’m writing about this topic today because I just wrote an overview yesterday for a workshop on assertiveness that we are conducting for a major corporation soon. Assertiveness has to do with having an “attitude of confidence.”

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Personal Effectiveness anger assertiveness dene stuart EI emotional intelligence emotions influence Over the last couple of months I have been running a series of workshops on emotional intelligence and from them I am now running a further series of six workshops going deeper into different aspects of EI. One of the interesting learnings for me has been the realisation that EI is one of those things… Read the full article here: Do you really “get” emotional intelligence?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

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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. Admin Assistant Training Assertive Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Self Development UncategorizedWhat are your tips on the best way an assistant can overcome their problem saying no.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

Why assertiveness in the workplace matters, especially for assistants, how it benefits you and what it really means. 7 essential action steps for becoming a more assertive assistant. Assertive Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Difficult People Self Development Work EnvironmentAn important component to self-management versus stress-management is to set healthy boundaries in the workplace. In this article what kind of boundaries and with whom.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Assertive Attitude Communication Skills Productivity Self Development UncategorizedFrom Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. This is not smart.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

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. Assertive Conflict Resolution Organizational Skills Problem Solving Productivity Self DevelopmentGetting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about. I have been passionate about this topic for 28 years.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Assertive Career Management Executive And Assistant PartnershipToday, I thought I’d take a little different spin and share with you an excerpt from a chapter in my newest book for assistants, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed. In my early days as a secretary I didn’t know how to teach my executives how to work with me or what I needed.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 21, 2018

Assertive Attitude Career Management Motivators Problem Solving Productivity Self Development Stress Management Uncategorized Work-Life BalanceAs you know, I usually share tips on combating the Monday-morning “blahs,” especially after a nice, relaxing weekend. I recently met someone who says she has a different problem: “Monday, I am refreshed from the weekend and ready to tackle just about anything,” she explains. But by Friday, I am usually struggling to finish what I started.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Ask An Admin Assertive Conflict Resolution Meetings Problem Solving UncategorizedWelcome to Ask an Admin! This is where any administrative assistant or executive assistant can submit any question they have and your peers can weigh in on the conversation with their advice. There is more than one way to approach a situation or problem so we would love to hear your input! This week Karen asks: How do Administrative Professionals deal with an executive who says yes to everything?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

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. Admin Assistant Training Assertive Attitude Conflict Resolution Difficult People Interpersonal Skills Motivators Self DevelopmentIf you read the past two blogs, you will know that I have been talking about office dragons.

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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. Assertive Career Management Communication Skills Professional Image Self Development UncategorizedA powerful, but underutilized, way for administrative and executive assistants to gain respect and be taken seriously is to exude executive presence.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Admin Assistant Training Administrative Professionals Day Administrative Professionals Week Assertive Career Management Self Development(Excerpt from Become an Inner Circle Assistant book, Joan Burge). For the first time in history, the administrative professional’s job description hints at the full engagement of cognitive powers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

Ask An Admin Assertive Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Productivity Teamwork Time Management UncategorizedIf you are an Administrative Professional looking for your questions to be answered by your peers, then this is the place for you! This is the best blog for advice for administrative assistants and executive assistants provided by Office Dynamics International. This week Renee C.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Assertive Attitude Productivity Self Development Stress Management UncategorizedFrom Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING on attitude since 1990. What I said in 1990 still holds true today. You have a choice when it comes to your attitude. You are not a victim of your circumstances. It is not what others do or say that matters; it’s what you choose to do with what you have and choose how you want to respond.

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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.” Administrative Professionals Week Assertive Attitude Career Management UncategorizedHow to be effective in the office. I’d like to share with you a few little workplace-effectiveness techniques that boost success.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 25, 2018

Assertive Attitude Motivators Organizational Skills Stress Management UncategorizedSummer is a great time to do a little cleanup and organize your workspace. Business is usually a little quieter, employees take a vacation, and there seems to be a more relaxed work atmosphere. It is the perfect time for you to get organized before the craziness of business sets in this fall. Clean desks look smart, professional and, well, just organized.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2016

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 8, 2019

Ask An Admin Assertive Attitude Career Management Self Development UncategorizedThis week we are going to post two questions from different administrative professionals so we can get those helpful answers to them more quickly! The first question comes from Velma, and she asks: How do I write “Admin Goals?” ” Most companies want you to submit S.M.A.R.T. goals but admin duties are ongoing and don’t have completion dates (unless it is a specific task).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

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. Welcome to April. Wow, where is the time going? April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. But we celebrate the entire month of April.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2016

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 8, 2018

Assertive Career Management Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Difficult People Executive And Assistant Partnership Problem SolvingEach month we feature a question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s Admin Pro Forum. Please enjoy engaging in a conversation about this month’s question. Question: “I’ve told myself that if my boss takes a very bullying tone to me again, I’ll speak up about it.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Admin Assistant Training Assertive Leadership Self Development Workplace Tools 12 Days of Christmas administrative assistant assistant executive assistant free webinar professional development programs for assistants self leadershipIn this free webinar Joan Burge dives right into the important skills that any administrative professional needs to embrace to become an exceptional self-leader. We invite you to view the webinar replay: Mastering Self Leadership. Webinar Resources.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 3, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Assertive Communication Skills administrative assistant courage negotiation persuasion workplace skillsThis week I have a short but powerful Monday Motivator for you. Tomorrow we’ll be offering a free webinar focused on Getting to Yes, which has brought up a lot of thoughts around the idea of assistants needing to build the power of their persuasive skills. Here are 7 ideas for principles of persuasion to implement right away.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2018

Assertive Attitude Problem Solving Productivity Self DevelopmentI would like to focus on tips from my high-end boot camp for administrative and executive assistants called World Class Assistant. The topic is Develop a Healthy Curiosity. However, I want to assure you that if you are not in the administrative profession, you will still greatly benefit from today’s topic. So continue reading. In order to excel in today’s workplace, you will need to be a good investigator.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I want to share my thoughts on why I believe being an executive assistant is a rewarding career. When people tell me, “Anyone can do that job,” it bothers me. It tells me that person doesn’t really know what it takes to be a great assistant. I hear it from both sides of the desk. I hear assistants talk about their job or the profession as if it is no big deal.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

BONUS BONUS BONUS!!! Get Bonus Entries In Our Blog-a-Thon For The Administrative Profession. For those of you who are participating in our blog-a-thon this April we want to give you even more ways to get entered to win. Announcing BONUS entries with social sharing. You MUST hashtag your past #adminblogathon in order to be entered for the bonus entries. Example of a Tweet or Facebook Post: This article changed my life [add your favorite article link] #adminblogathon.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Administrative Assistants Rock! Join our April Blog-A-Thon. April is just around the corner and we love celebrating administrative professionals! This is the month we can (and will) celebrate in a big way. In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (4/20 – 4/24) and Office Dynamics 25th Year in business educating administrative professionals and their executives, we are bringing back our Blog-a-Thon.

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