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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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How to succeed as an assistant

Practically Perfect PA

Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. Your personal effectiveness includes how you communicate, how you manage your time, how assertive and confident you are and your power to negotiate and persuade. Image covers everything from your appearance to your tone of voice, attitude, behaviour, body language and confidence.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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Fives, for instance, have trained themselves to live with less. This is more about their self-confidence and indifference toward criticism than an actual domineering attitude. So, pairing a Nine with an assertive go-getter at home or at work will allow them to shine as a leader who hears all sides and preserves peace.

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Why Executive Assistants Need To Adopt A Slinky Mindset

My EA Career

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

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Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. It can make a big difference in their next performance: You build their confidence, help them learn what works and then ask them to try something new. © 2021 Melinda Briana Epler.

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