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Leadership Gold Always Shines β€” Don’t Miss It! assistant executive assistant leaders leadership development

Have you ever wondered what hidden potential lies right outside your door? I'm not talking about treasure buried underground or some elusive secret.

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You're a leader with an assistant who handles your emails, hosts guests when they come to the office, sets up the...

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6 Tips for Team Members to Unlock 1:1 Success 1:1 leadership development team development

Ever dreaded having those 1:1 meetings with your leader? You're not alone. But here's the game-changer: when you're intentional in preparing, keeping an open mind, and being transparent about where you are, you'll transform these moments of dread into opportunities for growth.

As a former team...

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Mastering 1:1 Meetings: 6 Tips to Elevate Your Leadership and Team Connection 1:1 leaders leadership development

Are you a leader who has noticed team members trying to avoid their 1:1's? Do you sometimes find it difficult to lead these meetings with intentionality? You are not alone. I get you.

However, when I changed my approach and became more intentional in leading 1:1s, I became a better leader, and my...

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Unlocking Growth: How Systems Can Transform Your 1:1's 1:1 leadership development systems

For years, I dreaded 1:1's. It was like a dental visit – not the highlight of my day. It had nothing to do with my leader but everything to do with my reluctance to be transparent and learning to give timely feedback.

I used to wish I could skip those meetings and dive headfirst into...

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Embracing Your Weaknesses... Maybe They're Just Growth Opportunities in Disguise executive assistant leadership development strengths weaknesses

Part of getting better is not just seeing the places you need to grow but learning from them and leveraging them to turn them into strengths. Over the years, I've often felt I needed to hide my weaknesses or that they made me "less" than others. The funny thing is, you can't hide them, and...

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Turning the Tide: A Practical Guide on Shifting from Leader Mismatch to Partnership executive assistant hiring leadership leadership development

So...you don't like your boss. Been there, done that. Now that I've snagged your attention let's dive into the heart of this article.


It's essential for a leader to find an executive assistant who gets them and vice versa. I like to call it "leader pairing." Even if both are fantastic on their...

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How to Maximize Your Day By Treating Your Calendar Like a Budget calendar executive assistant leadership leadership development time management

Have you ever had to work late into the evening or take last-minute meetings in the middle of your lunch because your calendar was too full or too inflexible? Does it seem like there's never quite enough time to get everything done? Time is one of the few things in our life that can't be...

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Get Your Head Out of Your Inbox: How an Executive Assistant Can Free Up Your Time and Boost Your Efficiency executive assistant leadership leadership development

What is it that sets great leaders apart from the rest? Is it their natural abilities, or is there more to the picture? You may be surprised to learn that behind some of the most successful leaders is a hard-working and dedicated executive assistant. A good assistant might wake up in the morning...

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Beyond Processes: How Three Guiding Principles Led Me to True Success as an Executive Assistant and Leader disagree executive assistant flexibility goals leadership leadership development praise relationships

During my career, I have implemented efficient systems and achieved numerous accomplishments. Nevertheless, the most valuable lessons that have contributed to my success are the ones I've learned along the way. I've come to understand that being an authentic leader is not about what you do but...

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