Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) report that, “some 10 million American men – fully 7 percent of the male population – either cannot distinguish red from green, or see red and green differently from most people. Sometimes a better way to communicate would be picking up the phone or meeting someone face to face.

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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NOVEMBER 22, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 November, 2008 I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch! An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) report that, “some 10 million American men – fully 7 percent of the male population – either cannot distinguish red from green, or see red and green differently from most people. Sometimes a better way to communicate would be picking up the phone or meeting someone face to face.

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MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. September 19, 2008 Patricia Robb said. September 20, 2008 Anonymoussaid. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 November, 2008 Can you afford not to take a vacation? I am not taking a wireless phone with me and I am not going to talk about work with my friends where I am visiting. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© I cant wait! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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MARCH 20, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign digni.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? The assistant/boss relationship certainly is one of the closest working relationships with some comparing it to that of a work wife. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 19, 2009

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I have found them to be really helpful. They can be contacted at: Louis@lastminutetraining.ca Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Do you need to book it or were you provided with location. Enter it in calendar. I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. Thanks, Richard Rinyai www.theprofessionalassistant.net October 12, 2008 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 5, 2009

I am sure after that call her husband got off the phone and kicked the dog or was cranky with a sales clerk at the grocery store. It ended up that the phone lines were down because of a thunderstorm in town and he had been trying to reach her since early that afternoon. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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