I sat down with Chaniece Davis, to discuss what practices she has put in place to serve executives and founders well as an executive assistant.
Chaniece is a Sr. Administrative Assistant at Boston Consulting Group with over 10 years of combined experience working with small businesses, non-profits, and Fortune 200 companies. She specializes in business operations and administrative technology. In her free time, Chaniece enjoys reading, hot yoga, and spending time with her daughter.
If you are a leader, struggling to create a successful partnership with your assistant, this episode is for you. Available on Apple | Spotify | YouTube.
KEY MOMENTS
- 00:50 Chaniece’s Journey
- 03:49 Work Ethic
- 06:44 Standards for Excellence
- 09:20 Tips for Partnership with Assistant
- 17:53 Examples of Positive Leadership
- 20:18 Building Trust
- 29:45 Reasons why Support Fails
- 36:20 3 Tips for Working with an Assistant
QUOTES
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