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The ultimate administrative assistant handbook, The Office Rockstar Playbook is a must-read for administrative professionals and office assistants looking for real-world, authentic advice, no matter where they are in their career. In today's increasingly demanding, fast-paced work environments, administrative professionals play a vital role to their executives. Much more than just a support position , today's administrative assistants can become invaluable assets and partners to their executives to help them build highly successful companies. Perfect for anyone striving for excellence in the administrative profession, this book is essential reading to help you reach the next level in your career, whether you're a new office assistant or an experienced executive assistant. In The Office Rockstar Playbook: How I Leveled Up as an Executive Assistant and Helped My CEO Build a Multibillion-Dollar Company, Debbie Gross, former Chief Executive Assistant to John Chambers, the former CEO of Cisco, shares the insights she gained from her more than 30 years of experience in the profession, using personal stories to share her best practices and lessons learned. Filled with strategies to help you excel in your role so you can be the best administrative assistant to your executive, this book will help you level up to become an Office Rockstar! In this groundbreaking new book you will learn: - How to manage your time and combat overwhelm so you have a better work/life integration as an administrative professional - How to become an indispensable asset to your executive and your organization - How to be valued as a strategic administrative partner and a valued member of the team - How to become a better communicator and relationship builder - How to hone in on your intuition as an admin professional to make better decisions for your executive, your organization, and your career - How to position yourself as a leader in your organization through professional and personal development - How to think more like an executive And more! A Note From The Author: Whether you are new in the administrative role, a seasoned executive assistant, or an executive, The Office Rockstar Playbook will give you all the skills, techniques, tips, and strategies I developed over my twenty-six years of working for the most amazing, highly energized, passionate CEO in the world. If you're in the executive assistant role, it's my hope that, as you read through these chapters, you'll discover new ways of adding value to your company. If you're an executive, this book will help you understand the full power of what an executive assistant can do for you when she or he becomes your true business partner.

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The Office Rockstar Playbook is a story of administrative excellence at its best! Debbie shares her story of stepping out of her comfort zone as she weaves in critical tips on how she succeeded by being all in. Her statement, You won't know the outcome if you don't try is spot on! This book is not just for the administrative professional; it is saturated with insights to help anyone transform and grow, professionally or personally. Rich in wisdom and courage with hints of laughter, this book inspires and leaves you ready to challenge yourself. --SHEENA HOUSER-SMITH, Executive Assistant, Cisco Systems I could not put this book down. Debbie shares so many great strategies and stories that are relevant, inspiring, and showcase what a true leader should do. Every executive and administrative professional should read it, as it maps out how to perform at the highest level while being a true strategic partner to our leader. Her book will become a go-to manual for assistants around the world. --PAULA THIBODEAU, Executive Assistant, Government of Canada I was floored by all that Debbie juggled and accomplished over her career. I had no idea how much CEOs rely on their executive assistants to make sure they can do an amazing job, and it was clear that she played a significant role in her CEO's success. Even more, I was blown away by her passion for developing other people in her field. The skills and tools she developed over the years aren't just valuable for other EAs. They're essential success skills for anyone who has a demanding corporate job or a business to run. --CANDICE DAVIS, Breakthrough Success Coach Praise for The Office Rockstar Playbook After reading The Office Rockstar Playbook, I sat down with my CEO and showed him the book. Not only did it validate my working style, it also validated my value as a leader on his executive team. Administrative professionals and executives alike will gain insights, knowledge, and a new perspective of the value of a true strategic partnership when both choose to rise to the occasion. Whether you're an administrative veteran or have just landed your first support role, do yourself a favor and read this book. Run - don't walk - your fingers to your keyboard and order your copy today! --JONELLE L. BURKE, Executive Business Partner and Chief Administrator, Kountable The Office Rockstar Playbook is an incredibly well-written book for all levels of administrative professionals. This book is a Bible we all need to have at our desk. Debbie talks in detail about extending far and beyond being an administrative professional; she focuses on being a true business partner. She's holding our hands on this journey which is so close to her heart! The book is hilarious, and the tricks and tips Debbie has openly shared are simply amazing. Besides the book, I highly recommend Debbie as a mentor. She is MAGICAL! --DEEPIKA JAIN, Executive Assistant to the Head of People, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Debbie has written a remarkably insightful book that reveals the secrets of becoming a true business partner to any leader who manages teams or companies. Her lessons shared throughout the book will help administrative professionals and their managers think more strategically. This book should be 101 in every company where a senior leader is looking to hire an EA who can think strategically and tactically, connect with people, think three steps ahead, and be caring. --PAMELA SHORE, former Executive Manager to Eric Schmidt, Chairman of the Board and CEO at Novell and Google

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Debbie Gross knows that administrative excellence is about more than juggling schedules and taking notes. An intuitive leader, she offers a fresh approach to teaching administrative professionals how to upgrade their soft skills and build confidence. Whether on stage or in the classroom, she has an innate ability to transform staff into leaders, drawing out the inner office rockstar. As the former Chief Executive Assistant to the CEO of Cisco, a global corporation based in Silicon Valley, Debbie supported the company's growth from a multimillion-dollar business to a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Known as the CEO's right hand, she increased his productivity by 40 percent. As her CEO's responsibilities and the company's footprint grew, Debbie continued to develop creative solutions for admin professionals like her. She spearheaded initiatives that helped transform Cisco's global administrative community, launching its first Executive Assistant Roundtable. Eventually, she oversaw over 1,000 assistants across the company and designed long-standing reward and recognition programs. Now, she's using her 30 years of experience to help the next generation of administrative professionals transition from overwhelmed task managers to strategic business partners. As an advocate and teacher, Debbie is on a mission to transform administrative professionals into leaders who make substantive contributions to the success of their executives, and ultimately, their organizations. A relatable and dynamic speaker, she's conducted interactive workshops and motivational talks at companies such as Cisco, Veritas, Facebook, Fenwick & West and FEDEX. As a master instructor of The Administrative and Executive Assistant Program at the University of California Santa Cruz Extension, she taught critical leadership skills and how to go above and beyond the basics. Debbie doesn't just share information - she inspires and incites greatness. Her distinctive teaching style blends creativity, fun and new thought processes to help administrative professionals gain greater career satisfaction, promotions and recognition. For her passion and commitment to the profession, the Admin Awards of Silicon Valley presented her with the Colleen Barrett Award, the highest recognition given for administrative excellence. Top-tier media outlets such as CNBC have touted Debbie's expertise and contributions. She recently published her first book, The Office Rockstar Playbook, which blends strategies, tips, and humorous anecdotes about her journey as a high performing executive assistant. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Debbie currently lives in Campbell, CA with her husband Cory.

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