The words Inner Circle conjure up visions of an exclusive group of people whose achievements are admired and rewarded. The Inner Circle Assistant title doesn't show up on any organizational chart but she's the woman or, the man, who knows how to make things happen and supports the movers and shakers in the organization. Become An Inner Circle Assistant outlines the steps to earn the Inner Circle status as well as thrive in the position. It is a book of strategy and workplace philosophy that will help administrative professionals become top performers in work and in their careers. The book presents the competencies that characterize successful office professionals and is based on the author's popular training program, the Star Achievement Series®, which is delivered to thousands of administrative professionals nationwide. Assistants who learn these competencies and incorporate them into their work will be successful. They will increase their impact on the company's results, be visible and recognized as a star performer, prepare for future positions, increase self-esteem and levels of confidence, and ultimately achieve Inner Circle status.
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With Joan's unparalleled respect for the profession's importance, she instills with wit and enthusiasm--the courage to excel! --Mike McCallister, President & CEO, Humana Inc., January 2005
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What does a Fortune 500 company have in common with a two-person office in Fort Mill, South Carolina? Neither could function without the multiple skills and talents of an administrative office professional. They are the ones who keep the top echelon from falling into chaos. When they do their jobs well, the company not only looks good but it operates like a precision machine. Despite their importance to the overall operation of a business, administrative support personnel are repeatedly overlooked and underappreciated. They are often left to fend for themselves on matters of morale or growth within the company.
There are books galore to guide the junior executive or manager to the heights of his or her field. There are strategies and philosophies that help them understand the higher purpose behind their ascent to the top. But for people whose labor and loyalty help them make that climb, there has been very little in print to inspire, teach, and show them how to maximize their career. Today’s administrative professional, whether called an office administrator, marketing assistant or executive assistant, is not just a task doer or order taker. She is a knowledgeable assistant who must draw on cognitive abilities which eventually will move her into the Inner Circle.
BECOME AN INNER CIRLCE ASSISTANT is the kind of book that belongs in the hands of every administrative professional in the country. And if management wants to see greater improvement within the company, it should place a copy on each and every desk.
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This book is an absolutely valuable and current resource for all administrative professionals. As an administrative professional for over 20 years, I endorse the book's message that our job is critical in the workplace and is worth talking about. It's not another "how to climb the corporate ladder" book--instead, the author puts in writing ways we can use the administrative and people skills we have developed over years of job experiences in our field to help us expand our positions, become partners with our executive, and become a more visible and important player on our company's management team. Ms. Burge provides an in-depth discussion of twelve key competencies and other personal attributes that are important to our success. Even the seasoned professional will gain additional insight and strategies and benefit from the "hands-on" tips, quizzes, and activities in this book. Ms. Burge's confidence in and passion about administrative professionals shines through each page and encourages the reader to be a star and pave their way to Inner Circle status. I earmarked and highlighted concepts and ideas in the book that are meaningful to me and I keep my copy in my top desk drawer for easy reference. I highly recommend this book to career administrative professionals everywhere!
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Can only reiterate everything good that has been said so far. This is a MUST read. I have over 25 years' experience as an assistant to business owners and executives, yet my copy is dog-eared, highlighted, and just about worn out after one year. Anyone who invests in this book, acts upon what's inside, and tends to their career with diligence, will probably be very grateful to Joan Burge within 1-3 years. Everytime I apply something I've learned in this book, I find that my boss seems to make my life a little easier. It's been a total blessing.
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Recommended for new as well as seasoned assistants,
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This is the rare book for assistants that doesn't dumb down the role and instead, gives great advice on how to improve your job and look at it from different perspectives and tap into your strengths to everyones benefit. If you're looking for advice on how to run a software program, this isn't for you but if you want to learn how to really get the most out of the resources you have and make the position one that is invaluable to the team, this is a great book. This book may be more beneficial for someone in a corporate environment at mid to upper level positions rather than a small company.
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