Resources for Assistants

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Curated from our community of over 6,000+ assistants, discover resources to learn, grow, and advance your career.

Inspiring Books for Executive Assistants
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Inspiring Books for Executive Assistants

Books that will energize you for the day-to-day and keep you motivated for the long-run

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The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022

A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year

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Managing Up for Assistants: How to Empower Your Exec to Be Your Best Supporter

Equip your leader to be your biggest advocate and support your growth

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7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use

Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ

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5 Ways Executive Assistants Can Boost Their Confidence

Learn how to confidently bring your best self to work each and every day

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How Executive Assistants Can Impact a Company’s People and Culture

Experts share ways EAs at top organizations are extending support beyond their Exec

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3 Assistants Explain What It Takes to Be a “Chief” Executive Assistant

Real assistants share how to put yourself in your leader's shoes to provide the best support

How to Be an Amazing Executive Assistant
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How to Be an Amazing Executive Assistant

Any experienced assistant will tell you that admin skills are only half the battle. So what really makes an amazing executive assistant?

How to Grow Your Career as an Executive Assistant
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How to Grow Your Career as an Executive Assistant

Three career EAs share their stepping stones to success

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How Assistants Can Have Strategic Impact and Future-Proof Their Roles

Take the reigns and show your strategic value as an Executive Assistant

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3 Strategies to Build Leadership Skills as an Assistant

Business and leadership skills to propel you into the next phase of your career

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Is Base The Right Tool For My EA Team?

Some of the ways Base is helping EA teams streamline work, coordinate effectively, and set consistent standards

Podcasts

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Tune into our biweekly podcast, Courageous Help, to hear more about how EAs are changing the world left and right.

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Virtual Events

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