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? Isn’t being aggressive good? [Read more…]
This is a posted question from Business Management Daily‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission.
Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. But this is the way I’ve been all my life and I’m not sure I can change. Does anyone know some good first steps to try?” – Mercedes, Fashion Assistant [Read more…]
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.
This month we focused on the topic of persuasion skills with our free webinar, Getting to Yes: Overcoming Resistance to Get What You Want and Create More Value for Your Company.
