Category: Self-Assessment

Why is the sky blue?  Why do birds fly south in the winter?  Why do I have to grow up?  If you’ve ever spent time with a toddler, you’ve heard the question “Why?” 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 “the slugger”, he was once asked about his ‘natural ability” to hit the ball. He’s said to have replied, “There 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 today’s 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 it—that 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 we’ve even tried. We talk about confidence as if it’s something […]

The day feels like a write-off. You’ve been talked over, rushed, and pushed from one demand to the next. Your inbox is overflowing, the project due at noon is still blinking accusingly on your screen, and your nervous system is officially on high alert. We’ve all been there. And while you could power through on […]

Recently, I read an online article that stopped me in my tracks. It shared an idea I hadn’t seen framed so clearly before: each person has a broad range of strengths, yet most workplaces consistently reward only the most visible five or six. The rest—often equally valuable—sit quietly in the background, underused and, over time, […]

Being an assistant—especially at a high level—can be demanding. For many, the fast pace and constant juggling are part of what makes the role exciting. But too much stress can hurt your productivity, your effectiveness, and ultimately your health.Here are ten practical tips to help keep your stress levels under control. 1. Manage your time […]

Starting a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming. Every organization has its own systems, culture, and pace, and adapting to all of it at once can feel daunting. I remember joining a well-established company where everything from communication style to software felt foreign. That experience inspired me to share what I learned about […]

David Morel, Founder and CEO of Tiger Recruitment, explores how to recognize and manage the often-overlooked emotional labor that comes with being an Assistant. As a CEO, I have seen firsthand how much emotional labor the Assistant profession demands. It is one of the most underestimated and unspoken aspects of the role. Assistants are often […]