All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Don’t let the changing requirements scare you!

Administrative Professionals 98

Administrative Professionals Social Media 2025 Mentoring 98

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. The issue with this is that leaders should not be doing so.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of my highly-requested topics is a speech that is based on my best-selling book, “Become an Inner Circle Assistant,” which explores various ways assistants can partner with management to pursue excellence and create effective, productive work teams that have real impact on the bottom line. We can all be part of an “Inner Circle.”

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. What to do? Separate ideals from necessities.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at an Administrative Professionals Week event in Washington, DC. Even though this book has been in existence for a few years, it is still a highly-requested topic. We can all be part of an "Inner Circle." An Inner Circle Assistant becomes a vital part of a management team.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating Skills 2010 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at an Administrative Professionals Week event in Washington, DC. Even though this book has been in existence for a few years, it is still a highly-requested topic. We can all be part of an "Inner Circle." An Inner Circle Assistant becomes a vital part of a management team.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating Skills 2010 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Risk Management.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100