Category: Internal Communication
Your ability to get others to respond, buy-in, support, authorize, advocate, and generally do what you ask them, depends entirely on your ability to positively influence. Here are three elements to consider working on to improve your influencing superpowers: 1. Be Consistent For people to be influenced to want to follow you, they must feel safe. Consistency […]
My last 10 years in the workplace have allowed me to witness increasingly common issues with communication skills, perhaps accelerated by mobile device use and combined with the evolutionary progress of generations. Society may debate the state of socialization and upbringing of youth, yet this is not my experience. I observe these challenges across all […]
By asking the right questions, you can shape a rewarding career and strengthen your executive’s success. With more than 50 years of experience as both an Executive Assistant and a trainer, I’ve learned that success in this role comes from curiosity, clarity, and proactive partnership. Titles may differ, there are more than 160 variations worldwide, […]
Communication is at the heart of every great partnership between an executive assistant and their executive. It’s not just about passing on messages or managing schedules; it’s about understanding how your executive thinks, anticipating their needs and tailoring your approach to suit their decision-making style. Mastering this not only builds trust but positions you as […]
Executive assistants are the unsung heroes of the corporate world, but how do you and your fellow skilled professionals prefer to receive instructions from your executives? We recently conducted a poll in our Facebook and LinkedIn groups, and the response from the community sheds light on this crucial aspect of the EA/executive relationship.
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful partnership between an EA and their executive. Whether working together in person or remotely, clear and efficient communication is essential for seamless collaboration and achieving shared goals. Here are some practical tips and creative strategies to enhance communication with your executive.
Failure teaches lessons. Talking about the gains and successes when leadership uses intentional communication techniques in a workforce is fun. However, much can be learned from looking at communication failures.
With all the options, existing workplace etiquette and conflicting preferences, it can be surprisingly difficult to decide the best way for an admin to get in touch with their executive and colleagues. These tips will let you know the best communication method for each workplace situation to help admins save time.
Mail merges, undoing sends and managing an executive’s contacts.
We recently heard of one of the boldest new-hire onboarding documents ever.