Success

JUNE 5, 2024

Then, when men were hired on, [company leaders] would sit with them and train them and give them all this attention.… College engineering programs are] a pretty unwelcoming environment.… I would notice that, when I was hired on, it was like, ‘OK, yeah, here: Do this, and we don’t really care how well you do it.’

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Success

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 4 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024 and beyond Although it might feel like AI is out to replace us , Jervis asserts that it’s, in fact, the opposite. For example, it’s an effective way for medics and the engineers of the future to train without jeopardizing lives. It also lends well to remote or hybrid work environments.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Also think about the environment you will be working in, if it is a fast paced commercial company mention that you are not easily flustered, if it is a traditional company with methodical and precise working methods state that you are organised and have a real eye for detail. “In What are your strengths? I find it hard to say no.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Workplace environment and happiness, in some cases. Speaking up can be more challenging for women due to historical gender norms that discourage assertiveness,” Bevins says. It is essential to promote inclusivity, mentorship and leadership training to empower women to voice their opinions confidently.” But at what expense?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Appropriately assertive. Recently I have read more than 40 executive letters. Proactively solves problems.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over! Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? Hello Monday Motivators!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2010

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. I have been in the training and professional speaking business for almost 20 years. Do you non-assertively offer advice to others? Hello Monday Motivators!

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2024

Many thousands of unsuspecting train passengers in the UK have had their emotions and demographics recorded by hidden AI camera systems at major stations, a new report reveals. “AI cannot accurately read emotions,” she asserted. Big Brother Watch has expressed its deep concern.

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Assertiveness Networking Agencies Legal 98

Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. I see employees in action in their environments. From this point forward, I will be traveling extensively through September.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on. So the pressure to maintain these expectations whilst trying to learn and make an impression in a new environment is tough. Be assertive about what you need and what you can offer.

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Microsoft Outlook Assertiveness Etiquette Training 100

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. It might be worth considering these policies as avenues for enhancing internal processes too.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 6, 2019

Still, I assert that you can use the strategy to help you keep your space tidier. If you can train your visual mind to recognize a handful of items that do not belong on the kitchen table but often appear there, you can zero in on them visually and scoop them up. Kind of simple and pretty easy to distinguish visually.

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Assertiveness AT&T Google Stress 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2016

We discussed the pros and cons of the new open collaborative office environment. Colette said assertiveness shows respect to you and others. I hosted a session with our Gold Sponsor, Steelcase Inc., regarding Making the Modern Workplace Work for You. It will be important for all workers to be adaptable, flexible and considerate.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Your systems will need to evolve to match the personalities and work environments you are in. But it can also catch you off guard if you’re not aware of it. So allow yourself to adapt and adjust as you go. Regarding Email organization: Think of your inbox as your mailbox, not your to do list.

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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

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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My EA Career

JULY 7, 2020

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Something to think about.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The educators not only include trainers like me, but also the professors in business schools who are training the leaders of the future. Commit to ongoing training to keep sharpening your saw.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

For example, consider what it would be like if an ambitious person were employed by a company that didn’t offer any opportunities for training or advancement, or if on the opposite end, someone who wanted to rigidly stick with the status quo was employed by a company looking for growth and ambition.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Why Some High-Profile Businesses Are Not Backing Down On DEI Companies that actively promote DEI initiatives att ract top talent and foster inclusive, productive environments, in stark contrast to those neglecting such initiatives that consequently struggle with recruiting and retaining skilled professionals. 53% of U.S.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many trainings and articles about microaggressions focus on how you can intervene in the moment, which is a crucial part of allyship. 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.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2023

In business, of course, the choices we make can have a significant impact on the bottom line and, more importantly, our people, the environment and the communities we’re operating in. We make decisions at work every day and for those in complex roles or in fast-changing situations, it can feel like a continuous process.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2017

We have made great strides in combatting harassing behavior in the working environment. And, if it was a CEO who owned the business, the situation still could escalate into a hostile and costly environment. However, harassment of any kind is illegal if it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment.

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Administrative Professionals Self Esteem 2017 Environment 172

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It may have even affected your workplace environment, causing rifts between colleagues, off-topic discussions in meetings and debates that caused lingering damage. Those procedures might need to be reframed if you haven’t worked with them since the pandemic or since you implemented hybrid work environments.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is essential. By actively listening, paraphrasing, and validating, you’ll create a safe and supportive environment where members feel heard and understood. ” Assertive communication: Express your concerns calmly and directly.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In fact, we interviewed Rod Harl, the CEO of Alene Candles, who told us that their company is specifically investing in ongoing training on interpersonal communication skills. Developing soft skills requires employees to build self-awareness, and engage in cognitive and behavioral training, practice, and coaching.

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2025

In decades past, responses from those hiring managers might have been about the training an ideal candidate has or the specific degree they hold. Daniel Golemans [1995] book, Emotional Intelligence , shook up the business world because of the assertion that EQ was more predictive of success than IQ, Sass says. What are they thinking?

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Allwork

MAY 20, 2025

In this candid and empowering episode, she explores the difference between bosses, mentors, and alliesand why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than ever in todays evolving work environment. And I think this topic that we’re gonna be discussing is very important, especially in today’s work environment.

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Success

MARCH 31, 2025

They dont get distracted by their environment, she says. In rigid corporate environments, senior professionals may feel pressure to maintain authority, while younger employees might worry about overstepping. They value their time set clear boundaries [and] can work from anywhere. Then there are structural barriers.

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