Many executives don't take full advantage of the assistant who sits right outside their door. This book educates executives about all the ways in which they can streamline and improve the way they work with the help of a great assistant, while teaching them to identify great candidates and maximize the benefits of this special relationship.
How to Survive Your Promotion 85 Sure-Fire Ways to Prove They Were Right to Hire You!! If you are afraid of applying for that promotion because you think the job might be more than you can handle, you ought to read this book!! Edward Lopatin shares his own experiences of moving into a tough executive position that had swallowed-up some of his predecessors. Over time, Lopatin survived by following the advise of his mentors, by thinking out of the box , by learning from his mistakes, and by outsmarting his adversaries. Lopatin eloquently reveals his pathway to success, and shows you the importance of: Building a timetable for success Dressing for the job Behaving ethically, and asking for help when needed Taking bold, risky and innovative steps Admitting your shortcomings and mistakes Managing your time more effectively Using communication and interpersonal skills Using time to your advantage Hiring the best assistants money can buy
Assistant, you are a leader. As an assistant, you constantly face obstacles that hold you back from accomplishing your career goals. Whether it's a job change, shifting deadlines, a micromanaging executive, a toxic co-worker, a high-pressure project, or an intense negotiation with a vendor, the administrative profession is not for the faint of heart. If you're looking to maintain the status quo and be "just an assistant," this book is not for you. But, if you want the confidence and ability to conquer the challenges that most try to avoid, then you're in the right place. The Leader Assistant outlines four pillars-embody the characteristics, employ the tactics, engage in relationships, and exercise self-care-that will help you rediscover your passion for the profession and become a confident, future-proof, game-changing Leader Assistant. If you neglect even one pillar, you'll head for burnout, stagnation, and anonymity. You are meant for so much more. Are you ready to be the Leader Assistant the world needs?
Employing a strategic/systems approach to the subject, this book begins by examining the organization's outside environment and goes on to study information management and strategy formulation, goals, design and structure.