On The Job

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Anyone hoping to move up the leadership ranks better put "innovative" at the top of their resume. 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. Lead courageously.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 21, 2017

A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare. As you can see, these skills go beyond the basics. There is much to learn regarding advanced skills for assistants.

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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

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

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. Speaking up. Learning to read your audience or the situation and adapt as necessary. Learn More and Register Here.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

I was quickly placing my laptop in the bin, folding my raincoat up, taking off my shoes, and putting my purse on the conveyer when all of a sudden, this young woman who had been in line behind me, stepped right in front of me with 2 suitcases and placed them on the conveyer. Learning Highlights You will learn: . 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

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

So did the revolutionary event live up to its billing? 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. Step up to the plate and try something new. Without a doubt. Keep the momentum going!

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2020

Shame keeps a lot of people from “fessing up” about their fraudulent feelings. 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. Separate feelings from fact. There are times you’ll feel stupid. 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. They need clear, confident instructions.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 5, 2019

But I wasn’t always so skillful in this area myself. When I finally tried to speak up, no one listened. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. I learned when to stand up and when to back down. Join us to learn powerful strategies for finding your voice at work. That’s just my nature.

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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. I am always impressed at the great ideas people will come up with. when you let them! when you let them! Joan Burge.

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On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2020

Shame keeps a lot of people from “fessing up” about their fraudulent feelings. 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. Separate feelings from fact. There are times you’ll feel stupid. Right the rules.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2019

Administrative assistants continue to struggle with how to keep up with all the demands placed upon them in a time-compressed world and yet maintain quality. Learn to scan information and determine which items really need attention. Getting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about.

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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. Giving up one thing for another just causes frustration and even misery. But this is all wrong. Is that it?

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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. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Listen and learn how someone pronounces their name, describes their identity and uses their pronouns. A person who is feeling marginalized or excluded, tokenized or like an impostor may sideline themselves — by not speaking up, not contributing, not showing up. Microaffirmation #6: Acknowledge people’s expertise and skill.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way. 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. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Look at work and situations in a different light.

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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. Giving up one thing for another just causes frustration and even misery. But this is all wrong. Is that it?

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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

APRIL 22, 2015

Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

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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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Success

JUNE 16, 2022

But it is a versatile and valuable tool at that—one that can serve as a baseline for understanding the differences that make up one another. Enter a conversation with skill and a plan: Tell them big-picture stories without getting into the “why” or “why not” qualifiers. High-flying priorities within personalities.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

I’ve lost my mojo and fear speaking up when I should,” confessed Janet who recently stepped into a new position. That’s why I’m offering these seven strategies to help you speak up and speak your truth the next time you feel that your voice needs to be heard: Clarity is Key. Consider the price you’re paying for not speaking up.

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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. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!) Pacific Time.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s about using your skills and expertise to help others succeed and achieve their goals. If you feel that your workload is too heavy or that you are being asked to do things outside of your job description, speak up. Take advantage of training and development opportunities, and keep your skills and knowledge up to date.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

For Executive Presence, we learned it is to project gravitas (confidence, poise under pressure, decisiveness and assertiveness.) Speak up, use strong and clear language. We did some activities to analyze the phrases and words used within our own organizations. We were taught to: 1. Exude a wow! factor or magnetism.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m. off your dinner if they have really messed up! Be assertive in a professional fashion. Does that schedule fit with your arrival?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connecting with the job description focuses on the skills you will bring and how they uniquely relate to the position.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees? Do you know that some of your skills are not finely honed? On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten lords-a-leaping. Are you intimidated?

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

We’ve paired many executives and virtual executive assistants at this point, so we’ve learned a thing or two! They’ve adopted ideas like “who I’d like to have a beer with” in their hiring process, and ended up with a bunch of people who are very similar. The question is, how do you find them? Matches or can work with your style.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

One of the benefits of being in my line of work is learning little-known, proven workplace-effectiveness techniques that increase success – and then sharing them with you! For example, did you know that changing just a few of the everyday words you use while conducting business can actually enhance people’s positive impressions.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Are you learning a new software program? Don’t give up.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says.

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