Tag: Working with your Executive

Executive 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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EA Executive Partnership
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Building a Strong Partnership Between an EA and Their Executive

As Executive Assistants, we know that Building a Strong Partnership Between an Executive Assistant and Their Executive is critical to achieving productivity, efficiency, and success in the workplace. In this article, we’ll explore the traits that will benefit us as Executive Assistants and share tips on how we can build

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Onboarding a New Executive
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Onboarding a New Executive

Let’s talk about Onboarding a New Executive – a task that can be challenging but is also an opportunity for us, as Assistants, to showcase our skills and add real value. Onboarding a New Executive requires careful planning, clear communication, and a proactive mindset. In this article, we’ll explore Diana

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Inspiring Trust in Your Executive Assistant Work
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Inspiring Trust in Your EA Work

If you’re an Executive Assistant, you know how crucial inspiring trust in your EA work is to building a strong relationship of trust and confidence with your executive. Without trust, your ability to efficiently support them in achieving their goals is compromised. Beyond that, a lack of trust can also

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Mastering Feedback in the Executive Assistant Role
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

Mastering Feedback in the Executive Assistant Role

When working closely with your executive, mastering feedback in the Executive Assistant role is essential to building a strong relationship based on trust. Providing feedback and sharing new ideas allows you to become a valued business partner. Check out these helpful tips for mastering feedback in the Executive Assistant role.

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Developing Tactical Skills and Strategic Insight
Business Strategy
Nicky Christmas

Developing Tactical Skills and Strategic Insight

In the corporate world, the role of an Assistant has evolved significantly. Developing tactical skills and strategic insight is essential for assistants as they are no longer solely administrative support; they have become strategic partners to executives, contributing to the organization’s overall success. To excel in this role, assistants must

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Navigating the Gap in Leadership Training
Working with your Executive
Nicky Christmas

Navigating the Gap in Leadership Training

As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executive and ensuring the smooth functioning of your organization. Navigating the gap in leadership training is essential as you are often the bridge between the staff and the Executive, and you have a unique perspective on their leadership style

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The Key Skill to Becoming a Strategic Business Partner
Business Strategy
Nicky Christmas

The Key Skill to Becoming a Strategic Business Partner

Mastering the key skill to becoming a Strategic Business Partner can be challenging, but with the right approach, Assistants can transition from administrative support to a more strategic role. As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executive and ensuring the smooth operation of the team and

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