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Leadership
Issue: April / May 2026

Why Your Effectiveness Changes by Executive (And Why That’s Not a You Problem)

By Kristine Valenzuela - March 25, 2026

You don’t need to become a different Assistant to succeed in a new situation; you need a clearer map of the terrain you’re standing on, explains Kristine Valenzuela

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2026

Upward Onboarding: Guiding an Executive New to the Organisation

By Dan Hadley - February 1, 2026

Dan Hadley shares 6 strategic actions you can take to build your reputation with a new executive

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2026

Workplace 2026: Making Sense of Contradictions and Mixed Messages

By Bonnie Low-Kramen - February 1, 2026

Bonnie Low‑Kramen brings clarity to burnout, AI, and the infinite workday, and asks administrative professionals to stay grounded amid the chaos

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Leadership
Issue: February / March 2026

Don’t Follow the Crowd: Why Only Dead Fish Go With the Flow

By Jane Gunn - February 1, 2026

Jane Gunn explores how following the crowd stifles critical thinking and offers practical ways to challenge herd mentality

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Leadership
Issue: February / March 2026

Thought Leadership and Social Influence: The Executive Assistant’s Power Skills for 2030

By Susan Engelbrecht - February 1, 2026

Thought leadership and social influence are the most powerful skills shaping the future of work for the modern EA, says Susan Engelbrecht

Leadership
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

Working With Type A and B Executives

By David Morel - December 29, 2025

David Morel reveals why recognising whether a leader leans toward Type A urgency or Type B reflection is central to elevating an Assistant’s contribution from administration to true partner

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Issue: August / September 2025

Yes! You Are a Leader: The Assistant’s Role in Modern Leadership

By Julia Schmidt - July 25, 2025

Julia Schmidt, author of The Executive Support Guide to Building a Successful Career Strategy, explains the critical role of Assistants in modern leadership

Leadership
Issue: June / July 2025

Building Bridges to Better Understanding

By Doug Dickerson - May 25, 2025

Doug Dickerson shares his tips for navigating politics in the workplace

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025

Recognizing and Addressing Toxic and Misaligned Leadership

By Kayla Hutchens - January 25, 2025

Kayla Hutchens shares her practical guide for surviving and thriving when leadership is less than ideal

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

By Cathy Harris - January 25, 2025

Use Cathy Harris’s top tips to own the decision-making process for you and your executive

Leadership
Issue: February / March 2025

Empowering Administrative Leaders: Insights from Louise Mandalia

By Lucy Brazier OBE - January 25, 2025

During a recent session of Executive Support’s Administrative Leaders Network, Louise Mandalia shared her journey, insights, and strategies for empowering administrative professionals to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.