{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why You Don't Need To Be More Than 'Just' An Assistant","description":"       There seems to be a real push on for assistants to aspire to more.&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   Even the term 'assistant' is apparently uncool!   &amp;nbsp;   On the one hand, you're being told that you're more than 'just an assistant' and then seeing programs that promote you to aim to be more than just an assistant.   &amp;nbsp;   I don't know about you, but I'm confused.   &amp;nbsp;   In this solo episode I share my perspective on the realities of the assistant career. What it looks like to be an assistant for a 'reason, a season or a lifetime' and why no one path is right for everyone.   &amp;nbsp;   I also share why I believe that:   &amp;nbsp;    - You are valuable and of value as an assistant    &amp;nbsp;   - You can expand the boundaries of your role as an assistant&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   - You are not your job and you are not tied to the manager or leader you support   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   And why I encourage you to:   &amp;nbsp;   - Get clear on your value   &amp;nbsp;   - Get clear on your values   &amp;nbsp;   - Build your confidence and your competence  The Boston Consulting Group I reference can be found here: https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2020\/heart-ceo-effectiveness Connect with me on&amp;nbsp;Instagram and LinkedIn and make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter to be the first to hear when my exciting new program launches. &amp;nbsp;       ","author_name":"Assist With Impact","author_url":"http:\/\/myeacareer.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26233134\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26233134"}