If you dread Monday mornings because of toxic workplace dynamics, you’re not alone—and you’re not overreacting. Bullying, exclusion, and cliques aren’t just schoolyard issues; they cause real harm in professional environments. It’s time to speak up, stand together, and make it stop.
Tag: Leadership
The Self-Advocacy Paradox: Why Trusted Assistants Must Also Trust Themselves
Assistants are among the most trusted professionals in any organization—yet often hesitate to advocate for themselves. By embracing self-advocacy, assistants can unlock greater career growth, personal development, and even more impactful contributions to their teams.
Unlocking the True Power of Administrative Professionals: 12 Steps to Maximize Their Impact
Despite their vital role, 78% of administrative professionals feel their impact is misunderstood. Imagine the success your organization could achieve by truly supporting, developing, and empowering your admin team—starting with clear roles, fair compensation, respect, and trust.
The Power of the 10-Minute Daily Meeting: Maximizing Assistant-Executive Collaboration
A short, focused daily meeting can be one of the most effective tools for assistants. In just 10 minutes, you can align with your executive, cover key updates, and prevent time-consuming interruptions later. By making these check-ins a priority, assistants ensure their executives stay on track while maintaining efficiency in their own roles.
Maximizing the Assistant’s Potential: Why Leadership Needs to Step Up
While assistants are trained to add immense value to their organizations, many still feel underutilized and misunderstood. With 58% of assistants feeling they aren’t being used effectively, it’s clear that leadership and HR need to recognize the ROI of a well-structured administrative function. When businesses truly understand how to leverage their assistants, productivity and efficiency soar.
Why Language Matters: Rethinking How We Describe Assistants
Calling assistants “magicians” or “work wives” may seem harmless, but it can diminish the professional expertise they bring to their roles. These terms reinforce outdated stereotypes and overlook the strategic value assistants provide. To ensure their work is respected, it’s crucial to use language that reflects their true contributions.
The Best Investment You Can Make: Hiring an Assistant
Thirteen years ago, I launched my business, pouring every ounce of energy into its success. But no matter how hard I worked, 24 hours was never enough. The real breakthrough came when I realized that not hiring an assistant was costing me more than I thought. Investing in support wasn’t an expense—it was the key to unlocking my full potential.
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Breaking Free from Outdated Perceptions: Why the Title ‘Assistant’ is Holding Back Talented Professionals
In a viral post that has captured the attention of over half a million people, Candice Burningham sheds light on the outdated and demeaning perceptions surrounding the title of ‘Assistant.’ As the role evolves, many professionals are still shackled to a status that treats them as subordinates rather than strategic business partners. Burningham highlights a glaring issue: while assistants provide critical business support, their titles and roles continue to be undervalued, often relegated to menial tasks or seen as a mere status symbol. It’s time to dismantle these archaic views and elevate the role to reflect the true business value Assistants bring to the table—strategic thinking, operational leadership, and high-impact decision-making.
Redefining the Role: How Administrative Professionals Can Shift from Reactive to Proactive
While visiting India, I discovered a role that commands deep respect in many companies—the Learning and Culture Secretary (LCS). These professionals play a crucial part in onboarding, training, and integrating new employees, ensuring a seamless transition into the workplace. Their proactive approach made me reflect on how administrative professionals are often perceived as reactive rather than strategic. In reality, our role involves foresight, planning, and enabling organisational success. How can we shift this perception and showcase our true impact? Tomorrow, I’ll share 10 ways to help redefine our profession’s value.
Earn the Right to Expand Your Role: Master the Basics, Then Prove Your Value
When looking to expand your role, trust is the key factor. During a recent discussion with a CEO and his Executive Assistant, the CEO expressed frustration over assistants trying to redefine their roles too soon. But the real issue isn’t ambition—it’s timing. If you master the tasks you were hired to do first and then demonstrate clear value in taking on more, no manager will object. The key is to frame your contributions around the benefits to the business, not just your own growth. Show measurable impact, and opportunities will follow.
