Category: Managing the Boss
Working with a difficult manager can feel like navigating a labyrinth without a map. Sometimes the problem is misalignment. Sometimes it is outright toxicity. Both can drain your confidence and stall your career. The good news is that you are not powerless. With clear definitions, smart tactics, and strong boundaries, you can protect your well-being […]
We all complain sometimes. It feels good to vent and it is easy to bond with others over shared frustrations. I complain about my husband, and I love him dearly, so it is natural to sometimes feel the urge to complain about people we work with, especially executives we spend long hours supporting. The problem […]
You might clear a calendar notification with a tap, but the real work of executive support isn’t so easily dismissed. Here are some common challenges and scenarios, and how to prepare yourself for them.
Time is a limited resource, and as we head into 2025, finding ways to free up your executive’s schedule can make a difference for the business and their personal life. Here’s a proactive approach to yearly planning that will help streamline travel, manage priorities and empower your executive to make strategic choices that allow them to step away when it counts.
As the first line of support for your executive, that support continues during health-related situations. Some health conditions are more common than others and can be dangerous if left unacknowledged, or if you lack the knowledge to properly navigate an emergency. Here are some common conditions you may see in your executives.
LinkedIn has rapidly become one of the most popular social media platforms for professionals. In your position as an executive assistant, it’s likely that if your boss wants to become more engaged online, the responsibility will fall to you. When managing your executive’s LinkedIn page, consistency, professionalism and strategic content are key. Here are 10 tips to help you effectively manage and post.
As an executive assistant, navigating the nuances of your executive’s personality and work style is key to fostering a successful working relationship. Understanding their quirks can lead to smoother collaborations, increased efficiency and a more harmonious work environment. Here are some insightful tips on unraveling the idiosyncrasies of your executive.
The smartest leaders know to lean on EAs for their high EQ, superior organizational skills and deep behind-the-scenes knowledge. The EA is in a unique position to see and hear almost everything going on in an organization. Under no circumstances should leaders belittle and diminish them.
In the world of administrative support, one skill stands out as indispensable: the ability to work effectively with all types of supervisors, even those who may seem chaotic. Navigating this topic can be challenging, but it is crucial to be prepared to effectively work for executives who others may consider difficult to work for, rather than being blindsided.
Streamline your paper filing system … should you do your boss’ personal errands?