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Comment on What do you expect if your executive wears multiple masks and is toxic? by Amal Candido

Amal Candido — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:24:06 +0000

In reply to Mary Anne. Hi Mary Anne, I am so glad you read the blog. It's unfortunate that a senior director told you EAs are a dime a dozen! We are all unique and we come with so many different talents and skills, the leader that is smart enough and understand the value of an EA well is the one who knows how to unlock his EA's potential and treat the EA as a business partner. I am happy to report that things did work out for my colleague! she found a new job and moved on. Even though she did not receive the closure she was hoping for, but it was expected given the leader was too powerful and used his authority to turn the situation to his benefit. In the end, she knew it was not going to be a fair fight! It's about picking your battles this wasn't one she would win in the end.

Comment on What do you expect if your executive wears multiple masks and is toxic? by Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:43:45 +0000

Amal, it’s so sad to hear that these stories still exist today and continue in this day and age. Each EA will have to find the strength within to get over the many ‘hurdles’ that get presented each day in the assistants role. I remember one Senior Director telling me that EAs are a dime a dozen! I believe it’s very rare to find a real professional Executive/Manager whereby you can truly not feel like you are walking on eggshells as soon as you enter into the office. Do not in any way let this experience discourage you. Hope it all works out for your former colleague!

Comment on Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Career as an Executive Assistant by Silvia

Silvia — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:30:22 +0000

Well written Amal!