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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

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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How To Be Effective In The Office

Office Dynamics

When you’re a pro at what you do, you understand the importance of managing expectations among the people you support and work within the office. 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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Communicating With Your Manager

Office Dynamics

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. It’s always best to review the day’s events together. When it comes to e-mail management, there are various approaches.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

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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Admin Tip: How to Get Your Boss to Give You More Control

Eat Your Career

Be assertive. When you identify a specific task you can or should take over for your executive, speak up assertively. Suggest a trial and review period. Instead, suggest a short trial and review period. Then, ask explicitly for the trust required to make that happen. They need clear, confident instructions.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

Takes the initiative and has the comfort level to proactively review documents in preparation for my meetings. Reviews my inbox for information that is timely and necessary. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Appropriately assertive. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable.

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

Office Dynamics

More assertive? Better managing conflict? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work? A better communicator?