While working as an Assistant and in the early days of running The EA Campus, if I could avoid confrontation, I would. But to thrive in emotionally charged environments, learn tools and techniques to keep emotions under control. It didn’t serve me well. Why? Because when I did have to
Understanding your Executive’s personality, behaviors, and communication preferences is crucial to building an effective relationship and partnership. But first, you also need to put in the work to understand your own personality, behaviors, and communication preferences! Understanding your personality and communication preferences is the first step to becoming a more
There are many Assistants who also work as Office Managers, and many Office Managers who are also Assistants! The roles are similar, and there are a lot of overlapping skills. However, Office Managers must take on high-level tasks and move the business forward. If you’re aiming to step up in
Let’s explore the foundation of what we do – our skills – and the EA competencies you will need to thrive in the role. Developing strong EA competencies is essential for long-term success in the Assistant profession. We’ll cover: Organization and Time Management Communication Attention to Detail Discretion Diplomacy Flexibility
“Must have good interpersonal skills” is often seen in Assistant job descriptions, but what does that really mean? What are interpersonal skills, and why are they so crucial for Assistants? Interpersonal skills, soft skills, or people skills all refer to the same thing. What are interpersonal skills, and why are
As an Assistant professional, you possess a unique set of skills and the potential to be a leader in the workplace. However, it can often feel like too many obstacles prevent us from seizing leadership opportunities. We’re here to tell you that unlocking your inner abilities as an Assistant leader
I took my first online course for Executive Assistants about 15 years ago. It was a live webinar, and I had to listen to the speaker via phone on my desk while watching the slideshow on my computer screen. It was an exciting experience, and many of my colleagues gathered
Great Assistants possess a unique combination of skills and talents, enabling them to tackle virtually any task that comes their way. What essential traits are needed to thrive in the Assistant role? Let’s delve into ten key qualities every top-notch Executive Assistant should cultivate! From problem-solving prowess to impeccable organizational
A huge challenge we face as Assistants is moving from a position of support staff, where we take on any task assigned to us, to a more proactive position where we source our work, take on projects that we think will make a difference, and make decisions based on the
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