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🔥 This Book Could Redefine Your Career as an Assistant (Launching April 23!)

🔥 This Book Could Redefine Your Career as an Assistant (Launching April 23!)

Joshua Washington
March 20, 2025

“Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it.”

– George Bernard Shaw

Hey EA-Pros Community,

Something big is happening this April. As senior-level assistants, we often talk about breaking through barriers and stepping into strategic roles, but now, we've turned those conversations into reality.

I'm thrilled to officially announce the upcoming release of our groundbreaking book, The Strategic Assistant: Four Commandments That Will Elevate Your Value and Transform Your Role, launching during Administrative Professionals Week on April 23rd. This book isn't just another professional development read—it's your blueprint to becoming the indispensable strategic leader your executive can't succeed without.

You’re at the heart of this revolution, and I'm personally excited to share this milestone with you first.

Together, let’s make history.

With deep appreciation,

Joshua

In Today’s Edition of EA-Pros

Your guide to this week’s transformative content and resources.

✍️ Feature Article

Exclusive Preview of "The Strategic Assistant"

📚 Book Excerpt

Why the Traditional Assistant Role is Dead

🎯 Executive Coaching Corner

Weekly Wisdom on Strategic Influence

🎟️ Webinar Invite

Don't Miss Our Exclusive Event on March 28th!

✍️ Feature Article:

Exclusive Preview of "The Strategic Assistant"

If you’ve ever felt that your role is more than just administrative, you're right—and we've got the blueprint to prove it.

In The Strategic Assistant, we explore four powerful commandments every assistant must embrace to become indispensable strategic partners. Here’s a quick snapshot from Commandment One:

"Traditional administrative roles limit your potential and undervalue your contribution. As a senior-level assistant, your ability to influence outcomes, guide decisions, and strategically align your role with your executive’s vision is your greatest asset. Embracing your power to shape strategic outcomes isn't optional—it's essential."

Imagine confidently stepping into leadership meetings, proactively steering critical projects, and finally being seen as the strategic powerhouse you truly are.

This book isn't just theory—it's a practical, step-by-step playbook crafted specifically for you.

💬 Executive Coaching Corner

Question of the Week: “How can I shift from task-oriented to strategically indispensable?”

Answer:

Elevate Your Perspective

Redefine Your Tasks

Frame every task in strategic terms—understand and communicate how each task aligns with larger organizational goals.

Think Like Your Executive

Regularly ask yourself, “How would my executive view this decision?” Channel their behavioral style to guide your actions.

Speak Outcomes, Not Tasks

Always highlight the business outcomes of your work to clearly demonstrate your strategic value.

🚀 Action Step: This week, clearly articulate the strategic benefit of one key task you perform to your executive.

💡 Inspiring Resources

This Week’s Picks to Propel Your Career:

🎙️ TED Talk: “How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek
- A powerful insight into leadership communication.
🖥️ Join us LIVE: “From Assistant to Strategic Leader: Embracing the Vision of Career Transformation”
- Seats are limited—register today to secure your spot!

⏱️ Special Announcement: Book Launch Countdown!

In celebration of Administrative Professionals Week, The Strategic Assistant officially launches on April 23rd.

If you would like to get your hands on this read early, the first 100 readers can join our exclusive LinkedIn Book Club and receive a complimentary copy! (see it pays to read until the end 😊)

You won't want to miss this!