Some leaders might think hiring an EA means having to give up their busy work, but with an EA to strategically manage my time, I have found they eliminate the busy work so no one has to do it. I get ...

"I think my compensation is based on my ability to effectively put out fires." Going to college, getting a degree, and starting in an entry-level position isn’t the path to success it was for older ...

In the fast-paced world of executive leadership, achieving work-life balance often feels like an elusive goal. Amid endless meetings and late-night calls, personal time frequently suffers. One option ...

Today, the role of the executive assistant (EA) has dramatically changed from what it was just two years ago. Where aiding in the work/life balance of an executive was once mere time management, EAs ...

You have an executive assistant to help you with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities in your business. But there’s one glaring problem. You’re not effectively working with them on a regular basis.

Diego Oppenheimer, Seattle-based entrepreneur and investor, with his AI assistant “Actionary,” a personal project. (Photo via Oppenheimer) [Editor’s Note: Agents of Transformation is an independent ...

Throughout my career, I’ve lost count of how many leaders have told me, “I have an executive assistant, but I’m still drowning.” What they often don't realize is that not everyone bearing the title of ...

A few years ago, my EA caught a double-booking between investor calls in Berlin and Jakarta – and solved it. Decks prepped, buffer secured, deals saved. That same week, a founder I know wasn’t so ...

Executive assistants might be some of the most versatile people at their companies. Supporting CEOs and leadership teams, they tend to have a hand in just about all functions, whether they’re steering ...

A new generation of AI executive assistants is taking on tasks like scheduling, travel, and email — but they’re still far from matching human judgment. GeekWire’s new Agents of Transformation series ...