The Secret World of an Executive Administrator

I bet you were unaware that I am a superhero by day and by night, but which superhero am I? Joan Burge thought she knew everything about Executive Admins after 20 years in the field. It wasn't until Joan owned a company and worked with other executives that she realized it was "much more complicated and intense". Executive admins are superheroes who wear many capes.

I found the blog Understanding an Executives World by Joan Burge, intriguing because not only is it from the eyes of an experienced executive but also from the eyes of a business owner. In her blog post, Joan outlines things a CEO should watch or be aware of regarding their Executive Administrator. Being more conscientious of your executive will promote a better partnership and alignment. Since admins hold the company's fate within their hands, they require efficiency, stress reduction, and respect.

Joan Burge recommends 6 styles of leadership by Daniel Goleman to business owners as all executives are different. In his article Daniel states, “executives must play their leadership styles like a pro – using the right one at just the right time”. So, ask yourself, what does an executive superhero mean to you and your company?