Category: Personal Development

An executive assistant needs thorough organizational and communication skills, and that’s what Leah Ward says she has learned in her position as a freelance executive assistant to three CEOs at startup companies.

Your approach to networking can make the difference in being noticed or ignored by important players.

The right Google Chrome extensions can make you wonder how you ever coped with work before them. Here are five recommendations for extensions that can make your work life a little easier.

It can be jarring to suddenly be paired with someone new when a longtime boss leaves—especially because it may put you in a position where you have to prove your worth all over again. How do you quickly build a relationship and show what you can do without bragging?

If your energy and motivation dip after lunch, incorporate these steps into your afternoon routine.

Admins who work in a group environment may be uncertain about taking a job as an executive assistant where they’d work closely with just one person. How do you decide if the role switch is right for you?

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“People in charge know it’s no coincidence that they almost never give out Oscars for performances in a comedy.” What does this simple truth say about how you should go about achieving and expressing a position of authority? Training and adult education consultant Fred Kniggendorf, Ph.D., shared these thoughts in a Business Management Daily webinar […]