My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. Using the 3Ps.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. For those of you who feel inclined to give this trick a go, our tip is that navigating stairs requires a larger Slinky. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience. In other words a Slinky Mindset.

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UPS Management Assertiveness Social Media 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Tips for the Tourist in All of Us. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. for a full day at a conference or training.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 16, 2018

What are your tips on the best way an assistant can overcome their problem saying no. How do assert myself when I can’t take on any more?” In the past, climbing up to the position I presently hold, it was an asset and it helped me to get noticed and promoted, but now I find it has labeled me as the go-to person.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Tips for the Tourist in All of Us. I also host a high-end training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants called World Class Assistant , in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. for a full day at a conference or training.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. More free assistant training at your fingertips. In fact, we are so passionate about providing training to you that we added a second YouTube Channel called Live a BIG Life. appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. Assertiveness. This post will help you work with the chairman to make this task easier.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

I’m going to give 9 of my top communication tips that help administrative assistants thrive in their business communications with their business partner (and others!). Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on 3/10/2015 (10 a.m.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way. If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. A powerful affirmation that will help you approach setbacks with a sense of grace and empowerment—so you never again cower at life’s challenges. Stop letting the “busyness” of life run the show. Step into your BIG and bold life NOW. Pacific Time.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! Leadership: stepping up and out of comfort zones. Maybe there are training programs or webinars that can give you the educational edge? <Guest Post by Debbie Gross> Take Your Seat…At the Executive Table. Collaboration: going global.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2015

<Guest Post by Courtney Clark> Don’t you hate that feeling when stress starts to build up, until you reach your boiling point and you feel like you just can’t take it any more? Because they didn’t have the little release of venting, their stress built up. When most of us get to that point, there’s a solution: venting.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

We specialize in professional training, development and information for administrative professionals and their executives. No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? Don’t give up. Try a different approach.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Individuals who used such an exercise to pump themselves up showed greater initiative during initial group discussions and appeared more competent to teammates, experiments with Adam Galinsky, a psychologist and professor at Columbia Business School, showed. Palazzolo has other tips to show off your confidence: • Be prepared.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

When I train and coach Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Professionals I ensure they are able to clearly articulate how their outputs (what they do), contribute to the outcomes and impacts of their team and organisation. It’s about using your skills and expertise to help others succeed and achieve their goals.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. We ended up having 120 assistants from 20 states attend our full day program, Building a Star Partnership, in Chicago at Shure Incorporated. I saw a gap. It made no sense.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Here are a few tips: Look for ways to add value to the company. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. I often see this in my training classes.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Here are my top ten tips! If you commute to work do take time on the train to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Follow-up Items. Training & Development. Discuss your training and development requirements with your executive. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Find out what special projects your executive is working on or has coming up in the next few weeks.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Simple tips to make those mundane but necessary tasks more interesting and engaging. Strategies for successfully managing up and getting your executive(s) to delegate more. Tools to train your executive how to leverage your talents (and sell the idea to even the most stubborn leaders!). How to manage up.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

There are several tips for getting the most out of your next performance evaluation & reducing stress. If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Please share your performance evaluation and goal setting tips in the comments section.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

I’m not sure if you know that 80% of my work is onsite training for administrative office professionals so I do a lot of traveling, in fact, 100% of my clients are out of state. Organizations are communicating that it is time to “step up your game” or you may not be in the game in months to come. Save money. “A

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

If you commute to work do take time on the train to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. Within my first week I was being asked and expected to assist the team with various admin tasks using systems that I had never used or had training on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Master the Fundamentals.

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2010

One of the problems, of course, is that employees can misjudge their boss’s status within a company and end up tying themselves to a weak manager instead of a strong one. He is assertive in meeting his goals, and his decisions have a direct impact on the business. Still, aligning yourself with the right manager isn’t always easy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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 Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

In the argument the boss brought up the job performance of the employee and how he wasnt showing productivity. Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 13, 2015

Be known as someone who comes up with ideas and gets things done. Here are some bonus tips! Do something for others first! You can make a great impression by first providing a service, doing a good deed, or promoting others. Can you send them information about something they are interested in? A project they are working on?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Improve Your Self-Image and Youll Improve Your Personal Productivity Power | Main | Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You.   If unmanaged, fear can sneak up on your when you least expect it, kick you when you’re already down, and drive your behavior down all the wrong roads. 

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Get ready to go from chaos to control with the excellent tips that Julie Perrine shares in this free webinar. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Systems are made up of several or many different procedures. Watch The Organized Admin Webinar Replay.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Listen with empathy not sympathy and be assertive in your response. Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. A reprimand/write-up (verbal or written). Let them have their words. Do not interrupt. Seek answers.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. Tips to Spring Cleaning At Work (4/6/2015). All Things Admin shared a chart of all the special happenings and more and started #AdminProud. Office Ninjas offered daily flash give aways and they had some really incredible gifts. Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015).

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

I hope you had a great week last week and were able to apply the tips I had for communicating with people from different generations. The caution is just because someone has the courage to speak up, it doesn’t mean they are presenting it in a way that will be acceptable to the receiver. Step #3: Gather facts to back up your opinion.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Halloween decorations and costume advertisements popping up everywhere. Finding the time to “corner” him for input on issues that pop up throughout the day. After reading almost all 700 responses, a 150 page document, here is what rose up as the top 3 struggles. This is my favorite time of year. What about you? Mind reading!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

It goes up and down. Since the reality is our self-esteem does fluctuate, here are some tips to help you. In honor of the month of love, I am going to offer some great info I wrote a few years ago with my BIG Life project. People often describe their self-esteem like a thermometer. Learn to love and accept yourself.

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