What kind of impact can the right executive assistant have on your business? In this empowering episode we celebrate Administrative Professionals Month by inviting Joshua Washington, founder of Lee Malveaux, to dive deep into the world of executive assistants and the transformative power they wield within organizations. With his extensive experience and innovative approaches, Joshua uncovers the often-underestimated potential of administrative professionals and the difference they can make in the performance and culture of a business. Listen as Joshua shares personal stories, including the influence of his late grandmother on his journey, and discusses the evolution of the executive assistant's role in today's business landscape. Discover practical advice for both leaders and assistants, including the Five Commandments of a thriving assistant, and learn how to nurture the assistant-leader relationship for mutual and organizational success. What We Discuss in this Episode Joshua's personal inspiration and journey to business founder. The evolving role of executive assistants in modern businesses. The Five Commandments of a thriving assistant and their significance. Strategies that executive assistants can adopt to stay ahead of the curve. The importance of updating an assistant's skills and adapting to leadership styles. The challenges leaders face in supporting and investing in their assistants' growth. Integrating faith and grace into professional coaching and development. The necessity of business acumen for administrative professionals. Encouraging assistants to proactively define their career paths. Advice for leaders on how to leverage and empower their assistants for organizational success. Podcast Highlights 0:00 - Introduction to Joshua Washington and his expertise. 1:56 - Joshua's backstory and the significance of his grandmother's legacy. 4:19 - The power of training and coaching drawn from Joshua's upbringing. 5:17 - The creation of the Mission Critical Performance Method. 7:22 - Why Joshua specializes in working with executive assistants. 9:27 - Key differentiators of effective executive assistants. 11:52 - The Five Commandments of a thriving executive assistant. 13:20 - Understanding team dynamics as an assistant. 15:52 - Common leadership challenges related to assistant support. 17:41 - The integration of faith in Joshua's professional life. 21:07 - A special message to administrative professionals and leaders. 23:19 - How to connect with Joshua Washington for further insight. Dive into an enlightening conversation with Joshua Washington as he shares his distinctive perspectives on the value of executive assistants, key strategies for their empowerment, and the fine art of nurturing a dynamic professional symbiosis. Favorite Quotes Executive Growth: "We saw an increase in their revenue, their productivity, and most importantly, in their engagement and culture." Supportive Investment: "If you want to see your assistant grow and help you help them, you have to be able to invest in your assistant." The Evolving Role: "I personally believe this is one of the greatest times in history to be an assistant because you're going to get to really define your roles and your careers." Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/489-empowering-executive-assistants-for-business-success-with-joshua-washington/  Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ 📣 SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast  👇 CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media  ▶︎ YOUTUBE ▶︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK  ▶︎ LINKEDIN ▶︎ TWITTER