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10 Traits of High Sales Performers

Success

But most critical is that you must believe that the customer is better off having purchased from you. Use creativity to present ideas in the customer’s favor and to differentiate yourself from the competition. Exciting, compelling presentation skills. This is done by engaging and asking, not presenting and telling.

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Secret Santa presents

Practically Perfect PA

Last year I wrote a blog which was full of secret santa present ideas for your office Christmas parties. I must admit I have always encouraged secret santa when organising the office Christmas party but do end up rushing around on the day of the party trying to actually purchase something. For the office geek….

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What is the Difference Between an Administrative Conference and Administrative Training?

Office Dynamics

People are throwing around terminology that can be confusing to the purchaser. I will write about this in another blog. With the plethora of offerings for administrative training and development, there is also a lot of confusion. Skill practice – some Skill practice – ample time to practice newly-learned skills.

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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again?

Office Dynamics

Accountability is about being responsible, being present. Present new ideas. Read blogs, articles and materials written by trend analysts. Pay attention to the present. Purchase Here. So where do you go from here? What might be missing from your bag of skills? We are accountable to each other and to ourselves.

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The Learning Tree: Books, Blogs and Podcasts that Changed Me

The Marq

Add to that podcasts and blogs, and you know you’ll have to be picky! There are books, blogs and podcasts that have had a dramatic effect on me. Here are the shortcuts to each section: Books Blogs Podcasts Enjoy! Last Updated: 2020.11.05 There are far too many books out there than any of us have time to read and fully digest.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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Why You’re Not Getting What You’re Expecting

Tips From T. Marie

Now the moral of this particular story was to point out that when you purchase a hand-crafted item, you’re getting more than just the materials, but also the time and expertise of the craftsperson. I believe this story covers more than just craftspeople, but anyone who provides services to others. How hard could it be?”.