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Aligning with your Executive |
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Stay in Sync with Your Exec (and Look Like a Mind Reader!)
Ever feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up with your executive’s priorities? One minute, it’s all about big-picture strategy, and the next, you’re deep in the weeds of day-to-day chaos. The key to staying ahead? Goal alignment.
1. Know Their Goals
Write down your executive’s top three priorities (both personal and professional). If unsure, ask clarifying questions in your next check-in.
💡 Example: If their goal is building team culture, your focus might be on improving internal communication and engagement strategies.
2. Support Strategically
For each goal, identify three ways you can provide strategic support.
💡 Example: To enhance team culture, you could:
- Organize town hall meetings for transparent communication.
- Ensure regular 1:1 check-ins for team alignment.
- Develop internal messaging that reinforces leadership vision.
3. Align & Prioritize
Assess your tasks:
Keep what supports their goals.
Delegate, automate, or deprioritize what doesn’t.
💡 Example: Spend less time on manual scheduling (if it can be automated) and more time on strategic projects like team engagement.
4. Stay Proactive
Prepare one key discussion question for your next check-in and commit to one immediate action that improves alignment.
💡 Example:
- Discussion: Are we prioritizing team communication effectively?
- Action: Streamline updates with a structured weekly briefing.
By taking these steps, you shift from reactive task management to a strategic partnership with your Executive.
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As Executive Assistants, we know that the one-to-one meeting with our Executives is a cornerstone of effective collaboration. These meetings aren’t just another item on the calendar—they’re our opportunity to align priorities, tackle challenges, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
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You play a critical role as strategic partners, amplifying your leader’s productivity and effectiveness. To excel in this role, you need to align your thinking with the Executives you support. By understanding your Executive’s goals, vision, preferred communication styles, and natural behavior, you can provide insightful and impactful support.
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Events Management Masterclass
Friday February 21st 2025 - 9am EST | 2pm GMT | 3pm CEST
Welcome to our exclusive LIVE Masterclass, specifically tailored for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Administrative Professionals who aspire to elevate their event planning skills. Through this Masterclass, you’ll learn to orchestrate memorable and effective events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.
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Notion
Notion is the ultimate all-in-one, AI-powered workspace designed to help EAs streamline workflows, stay aligned with their executive’s priorities, and boost productivity. With customizable dashboards, Notion allows you to track executive goals, manage tasks, automate meeting notes, and collaborate seamlessly—all in one place. Its AI-powered features help speed up work with brainstorming, writing assistance, and automated workflows, reducing the need for multiple tools. Try Notion’s Plus Plan free for 30 days, no credit card required, with premium plans starting at just £8.50/month.
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This week, we’re shifting from task overload to strategic alignment. Instead of just tackling what’s in front of you, take a step back and ensure your daily work is fully aligned with your executive’s top priorities.
Challenge Steps:
🔹 Step 1: Clarify What Matters Most
Write down your Executive’s top three priorities—whether it's driving business growth, improving team engagement, or streamlining operations. If you’re unsure, ask in your next check-in!
🔹 Step 2: Audit Your Workload
Review your current tasks and projects:
Highlight what directly supports these priorities.
Identify what doesn’t align—can you delegate, automate, or drop it?
🔹 Step 3: Refocus Your Time
Choose one area where you can shift effort away from low-value admin work and toward high-impact strategic support. Some ideas:
- Prioritizing executive communications over unnecessary scheduling.
- Spending more time on insights and decision-making instead of repetitive tasks.
🔹 Step 4: Start a Strategic Conversation
Prepare one key question for your next check-in to ensure continued alignment. Example: Is there anything I should be focusing on more to support your goals?
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The EA Campus Events Calendar |
February 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Events Management Masterclass
Welcome to our exclusive LIVE Masterclass, specifically tailored for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals who aspire to elevate their event planning skills. Book now>>>
February 27, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make the 1:1 Meeting With Your Executive Unmissable
Join us for this free webinar, designed to empower Executive Assistants with actionable strategies to secure and maximize regular one-to-one time with their executives. Book now>>>
March 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Assistant Fundamentals Masterclass
Welcome to our exclusive LIVE Masterclass, specifically tailored for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Administrative Professionals who aspire to elevate their foundational skills and enhance their career potential. Book now>>>
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