Why a Daily Huddle With Your Manager Changes Everything
Joan Burge breaks down the daily huddle: the short daily check-in that turns a good executive assistant into a true strategic partner, and shows you how to start one this week.
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How to Deal with Difficult People at Work Without Losing Your Professionalism
Learn how to deal with difficult people at work with practical strategies to stay calm, communicate clearly, set boundaries, and protect your professionalism when challenging coworkers, managers, or clients test your patience and productivity.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: 8 Reasons Career Growth Comes to Professionals Who Evolve
Career growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. Discover eight reasons evolving through continuous learning, skill development, and expanded thinking leads to greater influence, opportunity, and long-term success.
Digital Efficiency Is No Longer Optional for Administrative Professionals
Technology is changing the assistant role fast. If you want to stay relevant, promotable, and confident in the years ahead, digital efficiency is no longer optional. Here’s why it matters more than ever.
The Future of Executive Assistants: Moving from Excellence to Flagship Level
The future of executive assistants is no longer defined by task excellence alone. As AI reshapes the workplace, today’s assistants must evolve into strategic, influential partners who elevate leadership and organizational culture. Discover what it means to move from excellence to flagship level.
Finding and Hiring Top Executive Assistants Today
Why EA Hiring Fails and How to Fix It Hiring a strong Executive Assistant feels harder than it used to. Many organizations lean on familiar
AI and The Future of Administrative Professionals
The future of administrative professionals is being shaped by AI—but not in the way many fear. This updated article explores what’s changing in 2026, which skills matter most, and how you can adapt with confidence while protecting judgment, trust, and professional value.
AI for Administrative Assistants: Essential Dos and Don’ts in 2026
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the workplace, but how can you use it without losing your human touch? This guide shares top AI dos and don’ts for administrative assistants, to boost efficiency, spark creativity, and stay indispensable while avoiding common pitfalls.
AI Is the #1 Training Priority for Administrative Professionals in 2026: Here’s What the Data Reveals
AI ranked as the top training priority for 2026 in our survey of 800+ assistants. This article reveals why AI is no longer optional, why confidence is lagging, and what assistants actually need to succeed.