7 Strategies For How To Work Effectively With Your EA

Shannon Waller's Team Success

Are you looking to maximize your teamwork with your executive assistant? In this episode, Shannon Waller dives deep into the key strategies for a successful strategic partnership. From finding the right person to implementing daily habits and strategic planning meetings, you’ll discover how to triple your productivity effortlessly and elevate your teamwork to superpower status!

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Show Notes:

1. Finding The Right “Who”: It’s crucial to hire someone who thrives in a support role and complements your working style. Use tools like DISC and CliftonStrengths to ensure compatibility.
2. Communication Builder: This tool helps identify communication preferences and patterns, preventing conflicts and fostering better teamwork. It’s available for free at yourteamsuccess.com.
3. Daily Meetings: Regular check-ins, ideally daily, help keep both parties aligned and focused. Starting these meetings with a Positive Focus^® elevates your energy levels, boosts productivity, and enhances confidence.
4. CC On Emails: Copying your assistant on relevant emails ensures seamless information transfer and task delegation.
5. Access To Email And Calendar: Granting your assistant full access to your email and calendar allows them to manage your schedule effectively, freeing you up to focus on high-priority tasks.
6. Appreciation: Regularly expressing gratitude and acknowledging each other’s contributions strengthens the partnership and boosts morale.
7. Strategic Planning Meetings: Holding these meetings every five to six weeks helps you plan and prioritize upcoming tasks and projects, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Resources:

Books

Superpowered: The Secret That Helps Every Entrepreneur Eliminate the Suck, 10x Their Impact, and Have More Fun in Work and Life by Ryan Cassin, Shannon Waller, and Steven Neuner

Tools And Concepts

The Team Success Toolkit

Unique Ability^®

The Impact Filter^™

Profiles

The Kolbe A^™ Index

PRINT^® Why of You

CliftonStrengths^®

Working Genius^®

DISC Profile