Jewel in the LEADER's CROWN: Powerful Strategies to Shine as an Executive Assistant & Beyond

Great ideas and a new perspective on how important the role of executive assistant is to a corporation!

I purchased Ruth's book in hopes that it would give me a few tips to help me grow and excel in my role as an Executive Assistant. Before I read Jewel in the Leader's Crown, I had a very low view of my job and lacked the confidence I needed to perform my job well. I looked at being an assistant as something negative and that this job was for people who didn't have the necessary skills or education to do anything else. Ruth's viewpoint of the role of an assistant has completely changed how I think about my role and how I approach the work I do.The Jewel in the Leader's Crown offers many suggestions to establishing processes to help you be more efficient, but it is so much more than that! It will change the way you think about the EA role, how you approach your work and how important the role is to the success of the executive you work with and the company where you work. I now have much more confidence in my job and "managing my manager" in his daily routine.I have not finished reading this book yet, but I have already noticed a huge improvement in my work, and I am enjoying my job so much more.I will post an update to this review once I have finished reading.

I absolutely am in love with this book! I cannot say enough good things about it. I have been an EA in a very fast-paced office and this is just what I needed to get me focused on my position, it can be easy to get lost in the mayhem sometimes. I even keep it on my desk, just looking at the cover is a reminder of the value of my position and of me. As professional EA, it's so many of the little things that make you stand out and Ruth definitely brings that to your attention and then explains how to achieve them. Everything from organization to dressing 25% better(love that). If you want to achieve the best, you have to be the best at what you do, this book is definitely a must-have! Well written with humor and wit, I love all of the quotes. Don't hesitate, this book is excellent for everyone no matter what your profession. You'll keep it handy for years to come!

A wonderful book for Executive Assistants. I bought it for motivation as I began my new job. I've been an Executive Assistant for the past 9 years, and this was a great refresher with wonderful tips for starting out on the right foot. I highly recommend it for anyone in the Executive Assistant or Administrative Support roles.

Old and outdated. Very unpractical. Not interesting ready.

If you are seeking an advancement or change of career, Ruth Mead's strategies and insights can be applied to help you to be the best of the best in your field of work. Ruth Mead has unlocked a whole other world for me. She inspires me to look for the jewels in my life and acknowledge their importance. Sherry Tambeau

This book is not just for EA's! It is a wonderful, easy-to-read collection of thought-provoking concepts that everyone can benefit from, regardless of their chosen profession. Ruth Mead has managed to combine common sense, humour and inspiration in a book that I will refer to again and again. Well done!

Loved the book. Was easy to relate to, very interactive and relevant to my own position. It was a great positive look at what I do and how to push to be successful.

Oh my - what a great book! It arrived on Monday, but couldn't look at it until the following night....and then proceeded to read the 1st 10 chapters by 2am in the morning. Then decided I could justify reading it in work while waiting for reports to run on my PC (tbh - it's one of those books I couldn't put down once I'd starting reading it). Congratulations Ruth - a fantastic book and an invaluable resource, not only to aspiring & existing PAs & EAs, but also to the CEOs themselves. I just wish this book had been around 20 years ago, it might have saved me a few embarrassing and stressful moments. I certainly believe it should be on the reading lists of all secretarial/administrative courses. If you're going to be giving any speeches in the UK, please let me know as I would certainly love to come and listen to you. Good luck with your book and in promoting the work that we do.

Even after thirty years as an EA and PA, we still need encouragement and inspiration to keep giving our best. This book does that and more. Highly recommend if you need some inspiration and motivation to keep doing what you do but with added sparkle!

What a fabulous book!!! Motivational, inspiring and a MUST READ for any PA/EA. Ruth......finally someone gets me! Thanks for leading me back to where I know I need and want to go. I had forgotten how excited I used to be about my career and you've helped show me the way forward!

Excellent book. Clear and easy to read set out in both serious and humorous text. Strategies are very useful in business and every day life. Well written and illustrated a must read for all who want to succeed!

What a powerful book with humour and lots of help and advice on becoming an amazing Executive. Well written and easy to read, couldn't put it down. Read it all in two sittings! Well done on producing a really good read.