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.

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3 Tips for Navigating a High-Pressure Role as an Assistant

Reggie Love, bestselling author and the former personal aide to President Barack Obama, shares how he learned to navigate the high-pressure role of being a President’s right hand.

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3 Ways to Be a Powerhouse Executive Assistant

Learn the attributes of a top-performing assistant from inspiring EA thought leaders, Lynn Walder, Natalie Lee, and Kristine Valenzuela

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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 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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The Assistant Playbook for Future-Proofing Your Role

The key areas assistants can focus their efforts to build strategic advantage and future-proof the role

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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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