Often referred to as the gatekeeper, the position of executive assistant can be a very powerful and lucrative career, but it certainly isn’t for everyone. To get a better grasp on what it really takes ...

Today's EA must be flexible, resourceful and highly communicative. The most successful EAs have a strong sense of urgency, think creatively about how to support leadership and consistently provide ...

An effective executive assistant (EA) provides a CEO with invaluable support. But sometimes, I meet CEOs who feel like their EA needs a little more handholding than they have the time to provide. Many ...

As an entrepreneur, you put a great deal of thought in surrounding yourself with talented and dynamic people who add to the success of your business endeavors. The abilities and contributions of your ...

Executive assistants provide high-level support to managers and business executives. Executive assistants have more responsibilities compared with entry-level secretaries. Some of the essential tasks ...

Executive assistants can be the most important people in your office. (Photo: Ryan McVay via Getty Images) The most important person in the office is often not the CEO at the top of the organizational ...

The most influential CEOs in tech rely on the helping hand of an executive assistant. Executive assistants have the challenging role of keeping up with the lofty demands of their bosses. Business ...

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