When Good Enough Isn’t Getting You There
Tasks are getting done. Deadlines are being met. On the surface, everything’s running smoothly.
But beneath it? You’re still the one keeping the wheels turning. You’re still the one driving results, carrying the vision, pulling things forward.
Here’s the truth many leaders quietly wrestle with: an assistant who completes tasks is helpful. But an assistant who drives momentum is invaluable.
If your EA is only ever reactive, the strategic potential of your partnership is untapped. You’ve built a functional ship — but you’re the only one navigating.
Great partnerships evolve from support to strategy. That means an EA who thinks ahead, who connects dots, who anticipates your needs and aligns their output to your outcomes.
It’s not about dumping more onto their plate — it’s about elevating their vantage point. Giving them access to context, to planning, to decision frameworks — so they’re empowered to act, not just wait for direction.
Because the real edge isn’t just what gets done. It’s how much of it moves the mission forward — without needing your constant propulsion.
🎯 If you want to move from functioning to performing, your EA’s seat at the table needs to expand. Not with more tasks — but with more trust.