On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.) Rossi, a business etiquette coach, says if you''re reticent about approaching strangers on the road to make a business contact, try these tips: • Be observant. Or, if the person mentions a love of NASCAR, follow up with an article about NASCAR in a handwritten note."

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2016

If the WebinarJam link above doesn’t work for you, please try this link directly to YouTube. The How and Why of Creating a Career Portfolio (Executive Secretary Magazine Article). We aren’t sure where it was purchased or who produced it. How to Watch This Webinar. Create a Strategic Partnership with Your Leader.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

During my recent sojourn in Chicago, I got a glimpse of the Chicago blogging scene with Mr_Electrico , aka Driftglass ( warning : Driftglass’ blog is R-rated and politically progressive, so don’t go there if that’s not your cup of tea). It made sense to use our connectivity productively during that kind of gathering.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Now I got asked to write on this topic of ‘mean girls’, and not surprising given my previous articles written on EA etiquette and the obsession we have with status. Driven by their own agenda, these assistants care little about their team or having a positive impact on those around them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. He raised over $1,000. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

You won’t make any friends in business if you don’t respect the basic rules of etiquette, and this is certainly one of the most important. That’s how I know what works and what doesn’t. I’m working on writing a long article that outlines my entire career so you’ll soon see what I’m talking about.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2015

It is in regards to an article I had read a while back called: E-mail Overload Costs Companies Billions in Lost Productivity. Don’t forget to stay connected with us for great surprises all month long! The post Why e-Mail Isn’t Always Your Best Option appeared first on Office Dynamics. Goal/Motive. Joan Burge.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 30, 2013

Link bombing - When you simply cut and past a url and say nothing about it and don't participate in conversation. There are many really great articles out there on how to work on Google+.  GooglePlus Basic Etiquette Posting Tips   by Ronnie Bincer (Reading Time: 3 minutes). Google+ Is Not a Good Place for.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. She just thinks she has to answer her cell phone every time it rings. At least in his case if he has to answer it he will ask if I mind if he takes the call. 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Why do we not use their full name?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Don’t forget to download your handout before watching: Why Assistants Should Consider Certification Handout. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. Here is the link to all my article, Getting To Yes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I couldn’t believe it either. I personally couldn’t do this, but it’s quite interesting that people would actually think of this. I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. Don’t let self doubt take over. I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. They could see something in me, that I couldnt.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? Don’t allow yourself to become them. Remember that you want to be the bigger person and don’t sink to their level. Don’t let your work performance suffer. Practice, practice, practice!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

The staff member writes you back, but you don’t quite understand it. You never know when someone would come back to you and tell you that they didn’t ask you to do a certain task. You can read about this on an article I wrote entitled “ 8 Steps to Archiving E-mails &#. Has this ever happened to you?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

And I recycle the actual cards so they don't become clutter. " I have no idea who those people are, but they were important to me at one time. " " That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The business cards? Business Card Cache. Great system that works!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? DO use the phone when the message contains specific details.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 12, 2011

Your followers and friends should have a basis that you know something they don’t know about topics they care about. Create relevant and interesting content and do away with fluff articles. You have to observe proper social media etiquette because it might just spell your doom if you don’t. The bottom line?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. I can only guess when I might get it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? So why dont we share and better yet, how can we share?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. I wrote an article awhile back called On the Outside Looking In. INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

We hold meetings every so often (since everyone’s busy and can’t really figure out when these meetings work for everyone), but we do try to meet at least once every quarter. Heres another article on blogging about work: Do Your Vent About Work on Your Blog? In turn, watch your performance review sky rocket to new limits.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. The incentive was you saved.002 002 cents a litre.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. They said it works with most phone services. Thanks Patricia! Thanks everyone for correcting me.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Short articles can link to important events or news relating to your particular business. There’s hardly a day goes by that something doesn’t pop out over the internet or in snail mail offering something for nothing, but what stands apart? After all, aren’t you profiting from that too? At a local. She started.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have removed the Google Ads as I thought it took up a lot of space and wasnt very useful and included the index of my articles instead so you could easily scroll through and see a list of the articles that have been posted by date. You will notice on the side bar I have put a lot of the reading sites (My blog list etc.)

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2007

I can understand that certain items need to be handled via e-mail, so you have a record of the matter, but if it’s something that doesn’t need to be recorded, such as asking the person where they would like to have lunch or how their weekend went. This actually happens quite a bit at my workplace as well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. While waiting for the answer, you can go on to other tasks and bring this item forward another day to get it off your desk, but don’t let it go off your radar. Put it in your Outlook Tasks with a reminder to follow up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

I hope you enjoy her article. Earlier in this article, I shared three tips to keep in mind while networking. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. I am sure she would be pleased if you wandered over to her site for a visit.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. In both of my situations, it would have been helpful if I had given my input. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I can just hear the conversation at the office tomorrow. a great game and I'm happy for my Canadian friends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

If you don’t have e-mail folders, create some and sort messages as they are received. Be sure to include call-back windows if you leave a message so you won’t be interrupted while working on an important task. Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? You can find the story at the following link: [link] That certainly is dedication and remarkably they were a perfect match. A nice Christmas gift to her boss who is a dad of five children.

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