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3 Emerging Trends That Will Reshape the Executive Assistant Role

Executive Assistants have been innovating and evolving for years — and it’s only the beginning. Let’s take a look at some of the emerging trends in the administrative realm that will likely impact the role in the coming years.

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Inspirational Podcasts for Executive Assistants

Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned pro, these podcasts are sure to provide you with valuable insights and ideas that you can apply to your daily work as an Executive Assistant.

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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.

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

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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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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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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The Spooktacular Role of the Assistant

A collection of spine-tingling tales from executive assistants

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How Executive Assistants Can Carve Out a Long-Term Career Path

Strategies for taking charge of your career and making it your own

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3 Tips for Strategic Executive Assistant One-on-Ones

Strategies for leading thoughtful 1:1 meetings with your Executive

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Working in a High-Growth Environment with Salesforce’s Amy Sherman

Featuring Amy Sherman, EA to the President and COO at Salesforce

Podcasts

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