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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

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People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. If someone is complimenting them or they have done a good job, they have high self-esteem. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. Is one of your goals to have better self-esteem? Joan Burge.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

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Earn positive attention in the workplace and address the most common obstacle standing in the way for most assistants—lack of self-esteem. You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

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Do you want to be more assertive? Learning how to tactfully voice your opinions and assert your needs as an executive assistant is important. Many assistants have crossed the line from assertive to aggressive. So what is the difference between assertive and aggressive? Benefits of Being Assertive. Reduces anxiety.

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Choosing When to Assert Yourself

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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? Increased self-esteem.

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Choosing When to Assert Yourself

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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? Increased self-esteem.

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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

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6 Maintain Each Other’s Self-Esteem. Use assertive communication techniques. . #5 Acknowledge the Other Person’s Strengths. Objectively look at the situation and acknowledge the other person’s good points. Keep them in mind while dealing with the issue. #6 It’s harmful to belittle others and diminishes your professional image.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

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Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. Maintain Each Other’s Self-Esteem. Use assertive communication techniques. It may be uncomfortable enough that you dread going to work. Listen carefully in order to understand the other person’s point of view.