Who’s the Boss? Part 3 – Be the CEO of Your Executive Assistant Career
This is the final installment of a three-part series that explores the complex role of a Force Multiplier (Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant) and how they are called upon to lead and assist various stakeholders across an organization. If you like this topic, read Part 1 – How Force Multipliers & Executive Assistants Juggle […]
Who’s the Boss? Part 2 – Impostor Syndrome Between Strategic Partners
This is the second installment of a three-part series that explores the complex role of a Force Multiplier (Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant) and how they are called upon to lead and assist various stakeholders across an organization. You can read Part 1 How Force Multipliers & Executive Assistants Juggle Multiple Stakeholders here. Impostor […]
Who’s the Boss? Part 1 – How Force Multipliers & Executive Assistants Juggle Multiple Stakeholders
This is the first of a three-part series that will explore the complex role of a Force Multiplier (Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant) and how they are called upon to lead and assist various stakeholders across an organization. As Chief of Staff you are responsible for supporting your Principal and ensuring that their vision […]
Start With How
In the Chief of Staff role, particularly because it is often ambiguous and fluid, it’s so easy to focus on the what. I’m guilty of it. I like things to be categorized, labeled, and neatly organized into well-defined boxes. I’m always asking myself, “What to I need to get done today?” “What is my role?”, […]
Why Force Multipliers Thrive in a Changing World
I’ve never really been “great” at anything. Good? Sure. At a variety of things. But never really great. I have a wide array of interests, know a little about a lot, and enjoy researching, reading, and collecting information on many different subjects. A subject expert, I am not. Unless, that subject is as broad as […]
What it Means for an Executive Assistant to Think Like a CEO
Several weeks ago I had one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking moments of my life… speaking on stage in Austin in front of 10,000 people on a panel lead by two of the great leaders, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. I’m a Chief of Staff, former Executive Assistant, and I have purposefully chosen a […]
One Habit to Implement Now to Make You an Invaluable Assistant
Do you want to be an invaluable resource to your Executive? Do you want to form a strategic partnership with your CEO? Do you want to seriously impress your boss? Then work on developing this one habit that will make you an invaluable asset to your CEO: KNOW WHAT YOUR EXECUTIVE KNOWS. Simple, right? But […]
Are You Working with the Right Leader?
I get a lot of questions from Executive Assistants all over the world about how to form a better relationship and strategic partnership with their Executive. It really starts with a fundamental question: Are you working with the right leader? If you are feeling unfulfilled at work, are struggling to get excited about supporting and […]
Recommended Reading for Force Multipliers
Did you know that 42% of college graduates never read another book after college? And 80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year? Do not let yourself become one of those statistics! Anyone who knows me, knows that books are my thing. I am a bibliophile: I don’t just love […]
5 Ways Executive Assistants Can Add Value to Their Company
Last week at a networking event I was called an “office girl” and a “very powerful person” within about 10 minutes by two different people. Yes, I am female. And yes, I work in an office. But that’s about the extent of my identification with the label “office girl.” I mean, what is an office […]
Top 3 Lessons I Learned in Las Vegas
Recently I was in Vegas for work with over 17,000 Realtors, executives, and administrative staff from around the world for a few days of intense training and networking for Keller Williams Realty’s annual conference, Family Reunion. We were only there for three full days, but it felt like three weeks! Each day was packed with […]
Confessions of a Recovering Workaholic
I’ve thought about how to write this post for a long time before pulling the trigger. In November 2017, I had just given my notice to Adam and told him that I would be leaving Adam Hergenrother Companies as of December 31, 2017. It was a decision that was not made lightly. It also didn’t […]
Why CEOs Need a Chief of Staff and an Executive Assistant
I’ve had a Chief of Staff (COS) for several years and the most common question I get is what does she do? Well, you’d have to ask her; I’m not entirely sure. Really. That’s the point right? I couldn’t tell you exactly what my Executive Assistant does either. What I do know is that I […]
How an EA Force Multiplies a Leader’s 20%
Last week I talked to two very successful Entrepreneurs who both expressed interest in hiring an Executive Assistant (EA). Smart move. An EA can work wonders for a busy Entrepreneur. However, both business leaders were unsure exactly what this person would do. Fair enough. The Executive Assistant role is one of the least understood positions, in […]