The Ryan Hanley Show
Why Most Executives Fail at Hiring the Right Assistant (and How to Succeed)
Whether you're a leader looking to optimize your workflow or an assistant aiming to elevate your role, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for thriving in any professional dynamic.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 Why focusing solely on tasks is the #1 mistake executives make when hiring an assistant.
👉 How effective communication and self-awareness transform the leader-assistant relationship.
👉 The crucial difference between tactical support and strategic partnership—and why it matters.
👉 The role of empathy, trust, and transparency in creating unstoppable workplace teams.
👉 How to leverage AI without losing the human element in the assistant-executive dynamic.
Key Quotes:
“Self-awareness and communication are the two most important skills we’re never taught—and the most crucial to success in any relationship.” – Monique Helstrom
“Most executives are using their assistants like solitaire on a $3,000 MacBook—they’re missing the full potential.” – Monique Helstrom
“A great executive-assistant partnership can elevate productivity by 20-50%. That’s the difference between a good team and an unstoppable one.” – Monique Helstrom