Category: Self-Assessment
Is your sharp judgment blurring by afternoon? Thatâs decision fatigue. Recent science confirms itâs hitting professionals globally, eroding quality decision-making and healthy cognitive load. ⯠Do you: A 2025 systematic review of 82 studies found these patterns cut decision quality in 45% of cases. Decision fatigue doesnât announce itself with fanfare. It sneaks in as an âoffâ day that stays for weeks! ⯠Whatâs Happening in […]
One of the essential skills in ensuring we future proof ourselves as Assistants is critical thinking. We often see this as a skill only attributed to highly qualified executives; however, as time has proven and as our profession advances, this is a skill we all need to level up on to remain relevant and resilient. The Oxford Dictionary explains critical thinking as âthe objective analysis and evaluation of an […]
How much power do you think you have over the events in your life? Here is an exercise to help you find out. Draw a line on your page with the word Internal at one end, and External at the other. Now plot where you are on this line based on the definitions below. They […]
Modern organizations operate in environments rich with management frameworks, productivity systems, and professional terminology. While these tools support performance, their impact is often lost in both internal and external interviews when candidates rely on naming concepts rather than explaining how they apply them in real situations. Having participated in numerous interview panels across a range of roles, I have consistently observed that many applicants possess strong qualifications and […]
Managing your 168 (the number of hours you have in one week) can be difficult. Managing multiple 168s can be maddening. For the people who manage multiple people and responsibilities, it can all become overwhelming. If youâre busy in all facets of your life, the tendency is to take it all onâŚat one time. Hereâs how you can still be productive […]
Why is the sky blue? Why do birds fly south in the winter? Why do I have to grow up? If youâve ever spent time with a toddler, youâve heard the question âWhy?â a hundred times a day. Their constant curiosity means they are learning, exploring, and trying to make sense of the world. Then, something strange happens as […]
Most baseball fans are familiar with the great Ted Williams, the Hall of Famer from the Boston Red Sox. Known as âthe sluggerâ, he was once asked about his ânatural abilityâ to hit the ball. Heâs said to have replied, âThere is no such thing as a natural born hitter. I became a good hitter […]
Are you choosing the right mindset for success? The word choose matters. You can choose your attitude, what you learn, where you work, and most importantly, your mindset. The brain responds positively to choice. It treats it as a reward, releasing feel good hormones that support stronger performance. In todayâs volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, selecting […]
After more than 20 years as an Executive Assistant, I have seen and handled just about everything. I am confident in my role, respected by my colleagues, and trusted to stay calm and focused when pressure is high. I am resourceful, prepared, and often the steady presence that keeps projects moving forward. And yet, like […]
Most of us have felt itâthat uneasy, back-to-school feeling when we face something new at work. We want to perform well, avoid embarrassment, and feel like we belong. Yet nerves creep in, self-doubt takes over, and suddenly we talk ourselves out of opportunities before weâve even tried. We talk about confidence as if itâs something […]