Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Earlier this year, Team ELS had an opportunity to interview Monique Helstrom, speaker, activator, and un-locker of human potential, on effective communication. I was always in a logistical type of position where I was always the “how” to somebody’s “why”. I was the “how girl” to the “why guy”.

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Success

MARCH 31, 2024

Lisa Widmark, a sports psychology performance coach, recalls one experience with an athlete who would get nervous about being interviewed after a game. They discovered that the anxiety he had about interviews was also impacting his performance. The practice of visualizing environments and successful wins doesn’t just apply to athletes.

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JULY 14, 2023

Sometimes, layoffs are just unavoidable, but you can avoid being unprepared if you do become part of one. Here’s how to get through a potential layoff: 1. Job seekers should be cautious about the companies they choose to work for or interview with. And then it shouldn’t matter how long you’ve been in the job market.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Black History Month Interview Series. how to align yourself and grow with your executive, and how to deal with stretch assignments you don’t like! Jamika has grit and won’t let any obstacle stand in her way. Jamika has grit and won’t let any obstacle stand in her way.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 12, 2021

I was surprised by how evergreen many of them are, and especially this one, so although it’s more than a decade old, I wanted to share it. But back before Marie and I started working together, I didn’t really go through an interview or consultation process with her. I’d seen how she performed during the training.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

It can be frustrating when you interview for a job and then aren''t offered the position. But it doesn''t have to be. After every interview, take the time to think about: What kind of questions were asked? Did the interviewer seem to have prepared questions that came from a form? Was the interviewer off-topic?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Job seekers often worry that if they practice responses to interview questions too much, they will come off as insincere, their answers having that "canned" quality. I think that''s partly true, but you also don''t want to use it as an excuse not to prepare for an interview. Don''t ramble. What are your strengths?

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On The Job

AUGUST 22, 2014

There''s no better feeling than coming out of a job interview and feeling like you nailed it. You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. Don''t give the bad impression time to sink in. Act quickly. Use humor carefully.

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Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Even if you have the most impressive technical skills, you won’t be an effective team member if you can’t collaborate, communicate or meet deadlines. How to choose which soft skills to list The soft skills required will vary from job posting to job posting and company to company.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2022

. “How do I get around showing my age in a virtual interview? I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. Additional Resource: How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume . Any suggestions?”

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

An interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. But career experts say interviews need to be two-way streets if job seekers want to make sure they won''t hate their new jobs in six months. People think an interview is when they have to sell themselves," says Alexandra Levit, co-founder of the Career Advisory Board.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

While you and your fellow employees might share common goals, more collaboration doesn’t always mean the team will be successful. But teamwork isn’t going away anytime soon. But following those interviews, he became convinced that at least 50% of the problem lies with employees. Don’t I have to weigh in?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 11, 2017

I was recently watching a brilliant interview with the former Assistant to Mark Zukerberg, Anikka Fragodt. In our continued series about building relationships with colleagues , today, we will look at how to deal with the office downer. So here are some quick tips on how to deal with the office downer and.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. Firstly lets look at career development questions: 1.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 8, 2022

This bonus episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast is from a recent Leader Assistant Zoom Chat where Monique joined us to talk about how to have tough conversations at work. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! CONNECT WITH MONIQUE. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY GOODY.

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Success

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here’s how to recognize three different types of coworker incompetence. But before you can decide how to address the situation with your incompetent coworker, you first have to determine why the disconnect in doing their job exists. Here are a few tips for how to better the situation.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 3, 2022

She is also the Founder of EA How To. In this episode, Alicia shares her story of becoming an executive assistant, why she started EA How To, the power of community, and how to remain productive while working from home. EA How To on LinkedIn. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

In this practical and challenging chapter, I cover how to build a winning partnership with your executive by giving up your “hero” mindset, how to say no to your executive, and how to work with a micromanager. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Dr. Sharon walks us through the why we burnout, how to fight it, and how assistants can lead by example to help their executive’s resist burnout. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In this episode, Leslie talks about how to land your ideal EA role, facing your fear, telling your story, and tips on public speaking. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! LEADERSHIP QUOTE A leader sees greatness in other people.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

I’ve written two blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and admin assistants and they have both proved to be very popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers for them. Use this question to really sell yourself.

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Allwork

APRIL 15, 2024

And how we address that and the impact of technology is amazing. We spent all our time teaching people about how to use it rather than them adapting to it. So as we look forward to the future of work, in your view, how do you see emerging technologies reshaping traditional business models and workplace dynamics?

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Allwork

MARCH 4, 2024

Myth three: Conflict resolution strategies don’t work in remote work environments. So could you start by telling us a little bit about your backstory and how and why you got to where you are. About this episode Have you heard these three common myths about conflict resolution in professional settings? And so I interned there.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 13, 2022

In this episode, Candice talks about how to know when it’s time to move on, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how to leverage the Leader Assistant Community to help you advance in your career. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! CONNECT WITH CANDICE. ABOUT CANDICE.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. How do you work within a team? In no why shape or form speak badly about one of your colleagues and how you couldn’t stand them (even if it is true!) How to you work with two or more directors? .

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Ideas.Ted

AUGUST 3, 2021

This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. My team was so excited to present bold and innovative ideas, including significantly expanding our hiring markets and rebuilding our interview process.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 9, 2022

To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 28, 2015

But potential applicants shouldn’t be put off by the task at hand; many leading companies offer a raft of varying position to a plethora of different professions such as engineers, accountants, scientists, project managers, safety inspectors and much more. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Interviewing advice Job Advice'

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2013

The lying appears to begin with a job interview and never stops, she says. University of Massachusetts research finds that 81% of job interview candidates lie , and extroverts are the most likely to stretch the truth. lies in a 15-minute interview. The lying doesn''t even end in the exit interview, Goman says.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

November and December tend to be the months that most employees take vacations, meaning they don’t typically have the manpower to onboard new employees as effectively as they would starting the first week of January when everyone returns to the office.” Here’s how experts recommend preparing. Have your resume ready to go.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But according to architect Christian Giordano , President and Co-owner of 100+-year-old national design firm Mancini Duffy, there won’t be any one-size-fits-all solution. ” In our recent interview , Giordano shared his perspective on how offices are being reimagined for the post-COVID era.

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On The Job

JULY 6, 2010

Videoconferencing is becoming more and more popular across all industries and job levels as a way not to just conduct meetings between far-flung participants, but as a way to interview potential employees. Sometimes a television camera films the job candidate in a studio while a television screen projects the interviewer at another location.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 16, 2013

In today’s competitive workplace, you can’t afford to get lazy. No matter how “secure” you feel right now, there’s no such thing as certainty. In my most recent interview on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I share simple strategies to help you do just that. Join the club! Tweet This!

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This isn’t just about clocking in from the couch or taking conference calls in pajamas — it’s a vast, vibrant spectrum of career possibilities that’s rewriting the narrative of what it means to “go to work.” 58 percent. However, challenges such as isolation, overwork, and potential distractions lie in wait.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

  How many different web sites are related to you personally or professionally?    How are you managing all of those different urls? Thanks to the ItsMyURLs team, you don't have to have that kind of clutter in your marketing materials! Thank you, Steph, glad to be interviewed on P&O! 

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Coders are known to arrive at work in the same unwashed pair of shorts and T-shirt for days. If you were interviewing for a position as game developer, what kind of clothing would get you in the front door?… … Human Resources game developer job interview' These people, though, are already employed.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 24, 2021

I’m very excited to share this conversation between Paige McPheely (CEO of Base – the first software for modern assistants) and Llewellyn Gravely (Lead Executive Assistant Business Partner to the Global Head of Uber for Business) from a recent webinar Base hosted called “How to Take Charge of Your Career and Make it Your Own.”

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