Description
Book SynopsisLucy Brazier OBE is one of the world's leading authorities on administrative and assistant skills. She is CEO of Marcham Publishing and Publisher of
Executive Support Magazine, a training magazine dedicated to the development of administrative professionals.She was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to office professionals in 2021. She has also received an Honorary Fellowship to the Institute of Administrative Management and is based in London, UK.
Trade Review"
The Modern-Day Assistant is a must read book. I loved reading it. Lucy delivers a truly knowledgeable, heart driven book for assistants and their leaders." -- Samantha Cox, COO, Denny Group and former EA to Sir Richard Branson
"Essential reading for elevating your presence and role. Pulsating with invaluable information and guidance, this book will empower you to become an indispensable force in an ever-changing landscape of the Assistant role." -- Libby Moore, Former Chief Of Staff to Oprah Winfrey
"This book has the potential to change not only individual careers but entire organizations. Readers will find themselves rapidly turning the pages to digest the knowledgeable, confident and encouraging mentorship of Lucy Brazier." -- Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist, Former EA to Jeff Bezos and former Chief-of-Staff to Eric Schmidt
"Prepare to be inspired, equipped, and motivated as you dive into the pages of
The Modern Day Assistant. This book will inspire you to reach new heights of excellence and become an invaluable asset to any organization." -- Helen Monument, Chair, World Administrators Alliance
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: A changing world and your place in it;
- Chapter - 02: The network is all powerful;
- Chapter - 03: The assistant as an influential leader;
- Chapter - 04: Communication, the key to advancement;
- Chapter - 05: Quality conversations, office politics and emotional intelligence;
- Chapter - 06: Building powerful partnerships;
- Chapter - 07: So, you think you’re strategic?;
- Chapter - 08: The productivity piece;
- Chapter - 09: The future is hybrid;
- Chapter - 10: Project management;
- Chapter - 11: The problem is not the problem;
- Chapter - 12: Stress: how to stop the overwhelm;
- Chapter - 13: Book club questions;
