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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? His response to anyone needing a meeting was to call his assistant. Lets enjoy our day together.© Mine does and it can cause problems with my scheduling.

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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. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. Lets enjoy our day together.© Reactions: 2comments: Patty said. Hi Patricia and fellow admins.

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OCTOBER 18, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. I hope you enjoy her article. Sometimes, its hard to know how to begin networking. Earlier in this article, I shared three tips to keep in mind while networking. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.© I hope this will be more user friendly and accessible to everyone.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? Great article! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.© I am remiss.

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? How true that is! I wrote an article awhile back called On the Outside Looking In. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. I think people forget how overwhelming everything can be when you start a new job. Thanks for a great article. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. My purpose in posting this article is to bring this topic up for anyone who is strugging with this problem or knows of someone who is. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. How do you plan to be funny in December? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 3, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 3 January, 2009 P.S. I Love You Is the P.S. passé? Sometimes what I want to add just doesnt fit in the sentence so instead of thinking of how to write a new sentence,it is easier to just write a quick P.S. Patricia P.S. I saw your article on Admin Secret. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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. 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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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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