Tag: Working with your Executive

Managing the One-to-One Meeting: A Guide for Executive Assistants
Meetings Management
Nicky Christmas

Managing the One-to-One Meeting: A Guide for Executive Assistants

As Executive Assistants, we know that the one-to-one meeting with our Executive is a cornerstone of effective collaboration. These meetings aren’t just another item on the calendar—they’re our opportunity to align priorities, tackle challenges, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Managing the one-to-one meeting is essential for: Alignment The one-to-one

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Revolutionize Your Executive’s Schedule in 2025
Calendar Management
Nicky Christmas

Revolutionize Your Executive’s Schedule

If you’re ready to revolutionize your Executive’s schedule, you’re in the right place. Managing an Executive’s calendar for Executive Assistants is no small feat. Shifting priorities, unexpected meetings, and “urgent” requests, as we all know, will often derail even the most well-planned day. But what if you could move beyond

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Managing Social Media Profiles
Technology
Nicky Christmas

Managing Social Media Profiles

As Assistants, many of us are now being asked to manage the social media profiles of our Executives. If that is you, you will know firsthand the challenges of managing multiple social media accounts while balancing the many demands of our roles. To be successful with this task, managing social

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Fostering Strong Relationships with Executives
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Fostering Strong Relationships with Executives

We all know that fostering strong relationships with Executives is at the heart of our roles as Assistants. Behind every successful Executive, there’s often someone like us working in sync with them, making a pivotal contribution to their achievements. Developing a strong working relationship with your Executive isn’t just a

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Understanding your executive's preferences, priorities, and pet peeves
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Understanding Your Executive’s Preferences, Priorities, and Pet Peeves

As an Assistant, managing your Executive can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters. At a recent Virtual Summit, Podcast Host and Founder of The Linchpin Assistant, Liz Van Vliet, introduced the concept of the three P’s: preferences, priorities, and pet peeves. This framework offers a practical approach to building a

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Understanding Diverse Communication Styles
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Understanding Diverse Communication Styles

As Assistants, we know that communication is at the heart of everything we do. It’s how we build trust, influence decisions, and keep everything running smoothly. But let’s face it—communication isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why understanding diverse communication styles is such an essential skill for us to master. In this article,

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Aligning Your Thinking in the Executive Assistant Role
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Aligning Your Thinking in the Executive Assistant Role

In the fast-paced world of executive offices and organizational dynamics, aligning your thinking in the Executive Assistant role is essential for success. You play a critical role as strategic partners, amplifying your leader’s productivity and effectiveness. To excel in this role, you need to align your thinking with the Executives

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