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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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You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

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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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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. Read on to learn how you can set New Year’s resolutions that stick by matching your unique Enneagram personality to goals that will keep you motivated. Want to learn more about how the Enneagram affects you and your success? How the Enneagram Impacts Your Goals.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Administrative Professionals Conference or Training Event Travel Tips

Office Dynamics

I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. If you are traveling alone, find out who else is attending that administrative conference or a training event, coordinate arrival times and share your transportation. Request a credit or $20.00

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Happy Administrative Professionals Week! An Admirable Profession

Office Dynamics

Of course this profession is near and dear to my heart since I worked in the administrative profession for 20 years and Office Dynamics has been dedicated to administrative training and development for 25 years. I can do what I do today because of what I learned during those 20 years. Why did I leave after 20 years?