Eat Your Career

MARCH 18, 2024

Leaders (whether formal or informal) can set the tone by exemplifying balanced behavior, showing the confidence to assert leadership, and the humility to step back to let others lead. Doing so provides opportunities for others to grow their skills and confidence.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 27, 2021

What other education or training do you need to expand your current knowledge and skills? Look at past mistakes and write down what you can learn from them and what behaviors or actions led to those mistakes. Think about how to be assertive without being aggressive. Lead courageously. Try to always look for the win-win.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2023

He says companies have created this stressful situation for middle managers because when most middle managers are promoted, it’s not because they possess the skills necessary to manage or lead a team. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare. Defining your distinct professional trademark—and learning how to leverage that in the workplace—will help you shape how others see you. As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. Hone Your Professional Trademark.

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Success

JANUARY 1, 2023

Is it speaking well or being socially skilled or projecting an attractive, exciting image? Perhaps you slump your shoulders, or maybe you square them assertively. Learning to improve your charisma is more important than ever—especially for leaders. This guy has it! But what is it? Actually, it’s all of that—and more.

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Success

JUNE 22, 2021

And without identifying which mindsets limit seller performance, sales managers cannot see true improvement—even as sellers are trained on new skills. Dweck asserts that people’s beliefs play a pivotal role in what they want—and whether they can even achieve those results. There are two prevailing types of mindsets: fixed and growth.

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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. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Learn from your experience.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

Typically, how this happens is that an organization will call Office Dynamics and their HR or executive will talk to us specifically about the situation or what skills they would like their assistant to develop. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

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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. List the pros – what are the good outcomes if you assert yourself or your needs? Learn from your experience.

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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. Learning to read your audience or the situation and adapt as necessary. Each person in the group demonstrates their newly learned skills.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

Learning Highlights You will learn: . 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. Consider what types of boundaries you might need to implement this week. Purchase Here.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Here are three quick and highly effective linguistic tips you can start using today and learn how to be effective in the office. “Do” 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.”

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2015

As we celebrate 25 years in business we’re offering a free webinar each month for administrative professionals to continue their skill development and learn more about who we are and what we offer the administrative profession. We have about 5 spaces left for our fall 2015 class.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

Typically, how this happens is that an organization will call Office Dynamics and their HR or executive will talk to us specifically about the situation or what skills they would like their assistant to develop. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

She started as a temporary professional with OfficeTeam, honing her skills and knocking down challenges one by one. Continue pursuing opportunities to learn and be challenged. The post What I Learned From 450 Revolutionary Assistants in Las Vegas appeared first on Office Dynamics. Keep the momentum going!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2019

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Do you hold grudges? Did someone at work say something that upset you? Best of luck!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. Every time I have the honor of teaching, I learn new things as well. During my training, I give ample time for attendees to use their creativity, skill practice, and stretch out of their comfort zones.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. If that’s a concern directly expressed, be sure to emphasize your ability to learn quickly and your existing skills with similar tasks. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Learn to scan information and determine which items really need attention. 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. Use desk trays to keep paper items and folders neatly organized. Your inside drawers matter too. Neutralize Information Overload.

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On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

Instead of beating yourself up for being human and blowing the big project, do what professional athletes do and glean the learning value from the mistake and move on. If you’ve been operating under misguided rules like, “I should always know the answer,” or “Never ask for help” start asserting your rights. Right the rules.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I learned how to express myself in a way that inspired others to listen, and I finally discovered the subtle power of influence. Join us to learn powerful strategies for finding your voice at work. That’s just my nature.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. The right skills and the right mindset can help with this. Do you still think that goal setting is important?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

Here are some of Hemsley Fraser’s top success skills tips! However, a key learning point to understand is that although communication should be continuous, try to avoid constant questions and instead arrange a specific time to effectively discuss a wide range of points face-to-face. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2015

One thing I wanted to talk about today is the many skills you develop when you work in the administrative profession. I can do what I do today because of what I learned during those 20 years. Those are all skills that transfer to your personal life and skills that you will take with you the rest of your life.

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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. Truly wants to understand the business for her own learning to better engage and to help me get in front of things.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Data Analysis: learning how to collect, analyze and synthesizing information to create solutions. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Listen and learn how someone pronounces their name, describes their identity and uses their pronouns. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill. People with underrepresented identities often find their expertise and skills are regularly questioned and held to higher standards.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to coming up with a goal—say, to learn a programming language to be more assertive with your boss—it’s important to understand who you are, what makes you tick, and how you deal with others around you. The right skills and the right mindset can help with this. Do you still think that goal setting is important?

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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. Since I got out of high school and went right into the workforce, I was hungry to learn in any way possible. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Thirst for knowledge. I agree 100%.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go. Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!)

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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

Enter a conversation with skill and a plan: Tell them big-picture stories without getting into the “why” or “why not” qualifiers. In opposite fashion, a “D” personality relating to a “C” personality will need to learn how to speak and write using facts and details, not just lofty concepts. High-flying priorities within personalities.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 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. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. Do you know what?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

You will earn yourself a great deal of respect if you learn and practice active listening skills. You can learn more about Judi at www.JudiMoreo.com. We often don’t listen properly because our thoughts are elsewhere and most of us will not admit that we didn’t hear what was said because we were focused on our own self-talk.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

More assertive? Learn to be a catalyst for change in your organization and it will catapult your reputation. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here. See yourself in a new light, starting today! Do you wish you were more confident? A better communicator? Better managing conflict? Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you will learn…. All Things Admin.

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