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Learn and master the skills you need to be an incredible Assistant ➔ https://theeacampus.com https://theeacampus.com/newsletter/ In this inspiring session, Jeremy Burrows, Founder of The Leader Assistant, shares a powerful story about stepping up when things got challenging — and how learning to balance three key tensions helped him become a true leader. In 2017, Jeremy’s CEO asked him to oversee accounting, HR, and operations for the company — on top of his EA responsibilities. What followed was a crash course in leadership, adaptability, and self-awareness. In this video, Jeremy reveals the three tensions every Leader Assistant must learn to manage: ✅ Proactive vs. Reactive – When to anticipate problems and when to respond fast. ✅ Flexible vs. Focused – How to adapt to anything without losing sight of priorities. ✅ Confident vs. Humble – Building belief in yourself while staying grounded and open to feedback. Through real stories — including a million-dollar typo and lessons from the early days of an AI startup — Jeremy offers practical advice for Assistants who want to lead from where they are, make better decisions, and serve with impact. You’ll learn: How to handle overwhelm when you’re suddenly asked to do more Why being proactive and reactive matters When to outsource and when to learn How humility builds trust and respect Why every great Assistant is already a leader Whether you’re an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or aspiring to take on more responsibility, this talk will challenge and inspire you to see yourself as a Leader Assistant. CONNECT WITH US: LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ea-campus/ Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/eacampus Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/theeacampus 🛠 MORE COURSES AND RESOURCES: https://theeacampus.com/resources/ https://theeacampus.com/online-course/
