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87% of Assistants Miss This Critical Opportunity. Are You One of Them?

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Joshua Washington
April 03, 2025

Excellence is never an accident. It's always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.

Aristotle

Hey EA-Pros Community,

Have you ever wondered why some assistants effortlessly secure seats at the strategy table while others remain stuck in the shadows?

Turns out, the difference isn't talent - it's awareness and strategic action.

This week, I'm sharing powerful insights from our new book, The Strategic Assistant: Four Commandments That Will Elevate Your Value and Transform Your Role. 

We uncovered eye-opening statistics that reveal why so many assistants aren't getting the recognition they deserve - and exactly what you can do to change that.

Remember, knowledge is power, but applied knowledge is transformational.

Stay bold,

Joshua

In Today’s Edition of EA-Pros

✍️ Feature Article

The Stats You Can't Afford to Ignore: Revealing the True Gap Between Assistants and Strategic Leaders.

📚 Special Opportunity

Pre-order your copy of "The Strategic Assistant" now and redefine your role forever.

💬 Executive Coaching Corner

❓Question of the week: Why am I not getting recognized for my strategic contributions?

Answer: Visibility is about clarity, consistency, and courage.

Here’s your strategy:

Quantify Your Impact

Executives think in numbers. Replace vague terms with measurable results.

📌 Example: "This initiative saved 15 hours per week, increasing executive productivity by $10,000 monthly."

Consistent Communication

Make sure your strategic wins are consistently communicated in ways that align with your executive values.

Courageous Conversations

Proactively ask your executive how you can align your work more strategically. Don't wait, initiate.

✍️ Feature Article:

3 Eye-Opening Stats from 'The Strategic Assistant' That Reveal Your Biggest Career Opportunity

When we researched senior-level assistants for our new book, three powerful statistics emerged:

📊 Statistic 1: Only 12% of senior-level assistants confidently quantify their strategic impact.

Translation: Most assistants miss out because they can’t clearly communicate their value.

🚀 Action Step: Start documenting your strategic contributions weekly. Clarity leads to recognition.

📊 Statistic 2: 89% of executives say they’d value strategic insights from their assistants, yet less than 20% actually receive them.

🚀 Action Step: Instead of waiting for instructions, proactively offer insights tied to key business outcomes.

📊 Statistic 3: Assistants who demonstrate strategic leadership experience a 35% higher promotion rate within 18 months.

🚀 Action Step: Invest in training that directly enhances your strategic skills. Don’t settle for just managing tasks.

Ready to go deeper? Pre-order your copy of The Strategic Assistant now and secure your place among the forward-thinking leaders in our profession.

💡 Valuable Resources 

This week's hand-picked resources to amplify your strategic growth:

⏱️ UPCOMING WEBINAR: MARCH 28th

Join us on March 28th for our exclusive webinar:

🚀 From Assistant to Strategic Leader: The Path to Real Transformation

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Closing Note

Your career trajectory is in your hands. Don’t let another year pass without stepping into your true potential.

Let's lead this evolution together.

Committed to your success,

Joshua Washington