Success

AUGUST 14, 2021

To combat that, Ryan Holiday turned to the ancient Stoics. In his recent book, Stillness Is the Key , he analyzes how stillness—physical, spiritual and mental—can save us from the chaos. Holiday isn’t one to sugarcoat. Let’s return to the career example. Start a book club. This world is a hectic one.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 23, 2012

I think we all daydream about sitting on the beach with a good book in one hand and a cocktail in the other (well I do anyway!) We are immersed in everyone else’s vacation plans from the moment they decide to book their trip because we look after the department’s annual leave records! New York here I come!

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

I eventually finished the book I’d been writing for so long. For example, relationships in yellow, money in blue, work in green. For example, money can be divided into debt and savings. I resisted the urge to uproot myself after 10 months in a new country to take a working holiday visa on the other side of the world.

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Ideas.Ted

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The holidays are here — a time for family, friends and festivities. We asked TED speakers to share planet-friendly gift recommendations, and here are 16 ideas for a merry — and more sustainable — holiday season. . For example, here is a local mushroom grower near me in Maryland.) . A mushroom garden.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2022

When people are tired or temptations are especially aggressive (hello, holiday season!), For example, a fuel-efficient car seems like a truly environmental choice; however, it’s not as environmental as simply not buying something. This new lip-gloss/headset/hamburger does not contribute to social justice.

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Productivityist

JUNE 24, 2014

But with The Obstacle is The Way , author Ryan Holiday has written a book about how to use philosophy as a system for being productive. Holiday, in turn, writes about using the philosophy of Stoicism as a mental model for being more productive, not only in work, but in life itself. We try to chisel, climb, or move.

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Productivityist

JUNE 24, 2014

Mike offers up book reviews here at Productivityist , and he writes about other things he''s learned at People Smarter Than Me. But with The Obstacle is The Way , author Ryan Holiday has written a book about how to use philosophy as a system for being productive. It’s a philosophy book for people who want to act.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2023

In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. For example, we now offer online bootcamp-style workouts and yoga to all employees. They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate wellness train: there are mental health apps with therapists in your pocket. “Our

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Success

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Gratitude is also an example of what humans call feelings, and I have spent an awful lot of energy trying to avoid those. They’re meant to be mentally refreshing, spiritually invigorating, and free of expectation or reciprocation—an example of pure instinctual human goodwill. In a famous example, renowned gratitude expert Martin E.

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The Marq

APRIL 17, 2019

Today I want to share some favorite books. Here are the books and a short description of each, listed in order of recommendation, highest first: Ego is the Enemy , by Ryan Holiday This was a book I started during Christmas time and finished in early January. I was given this book almost 25 years ago.

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Worxbee

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Whether it’s for the holidays, for Administrative Professionals Day, as a thank you, or just because, there are great gift options for every budget. Outside of books, consider journals - we like some of the guided journals that are designed to help people be successful. The Next Right Thing Guided Journal is a good example.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether you’re managing the company holiday party, setting up your employee programming for the season ahead, or planning a last minute summer get-together for your team, organizing events that are creative and engaging can feel like an added burden on top of your day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For the unfamiliar, a ‘workation’ is essentially taking advantage of remote working to blend work and a holiday. This could involve taking a summer holiday, and then working from the destination for a further week or two. Having the right workation set up is a key part of this.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

This last sentence is the summary of Gary Vaynerchuk’s’ three books , but like the other insipid advice that precedes it, that tells you everything and nothing. It was this video about “ The Most Important Word Ever ” that started me on his books, and it was that video that I kept mentally returning to. Choose the right medium.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Doing so will help you avoid the hassle of rushing to get things done during the holiday season. If you are in charge of planning your company''s annual holiday party, now is the time to book the venue, plan the menu, and take care of all the little tasks that go into planning a successful event.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the book How to Keep House While Drowning , KC Davis has a chapter on rhythms, not routines. For example, you may allocate specific time periods throughout the day to check email or send out meeting agendas and reminders. During the holidays, there may be less email and meetings and more time for planning and organizing.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If you’re meeting in person on the other side of town, for example, leave early just in case you hit traffic. To help you assess (and enhance) your skill with this crucial maneuver, here’s a short excerpt from my e-book, “Modern Business Etiquette: More than Manners.” . Take any and all necessary measures to ensure you are on time.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2016

Or in other words, tacking on some holiday time to your business trip. I think most of our Executives have done this at some point and usually we will be asked to also manage the holiday side of the trip. A few extra flights might of been booked, a nicer hotel here or there. the mixture of business and leisure travel.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! How about several cases of the book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant? You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. Get this book or any of our others today and enjoy FREE shipping on all orders.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 18, 2019

Like last time, this podcast is based on what I’ve gotten from reading a book called Algorithms to Live By. One example is short sleeve tops, long sleeve tops, skirts, pants, dresses and jackets. I just watched a video that described the best way for sorting books on a bookshelf but honestly it looks like too much lifting to me.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 23, 2015

Organising business travel can take up a big chunk of our time with most assistants booking complex travel on numerous occasions throughout the year. You are not on holiday. Remember you are in control of the travel booking and can make decisions based on what you think is appropriate and will ease any awkward moments.

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Ideas.Ted

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Microaffirmation #3: Acknowledge important religious and cultural holidays and life milestones. Excerpted from the new book How to Be an Ally: Actions You Can Take for a Stronger, Happier Workplace by Melinda Briana Epler. Keep an eye out for key moments that might be important in someone’s life, and recognize them.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Last year for example, at C-Suite Assistants, only 7 percent of our total placements in 2020 were for EA/PAs. You don’t have to worry about their chores falling outside of their job description (for example, asking an executive assistant to shop for your spouse’s anniversary gift, or pick up their dry cleaning).

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On The Job

DECEMBER 6, 2013

At last year’s holiday gathering, the office manager mistakenly thought you were the Federal Express driver and handed you two packages instead of a glass of wine. The advice not only helped the teen become more popular, but the chronicling of her efforts garnered her a $300,000 book deal. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Take a class, read a book, or simply offer to work on a task that stretches you beyond your current abilities. You can leverage online learning tools ( like my free webinars , for example), books and other learning resources. Maybe do a charity walk or gather toys for kids at the holidays. Tackle a new project.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 21, 2014

Try to find a date that fits around the summer holiday. Summer parties should ideally be in June or early July so that you avoid the school holidays and vacation time. Book the venues as far in advance as possible. But, as with any event, it is hard work! Here are my top 15 tips for organising your office summer party.

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Not just that it might get cold, but that it might be fun to bring a book to read together. Planning  Planning is flexible because you can bring a change of clothes in case you decide to go out for dinner on the way home, for example. Organizing Philosophy for the Holidays. How to Organize Your Wallet.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2016

We all know that the best venues in London get booked months in advance. Try to find a date that fits around the summer holiday. Summer parties should ideally be in June or early July so that you avoid the school holidays and vacation time. Especially if you have been given the task of organising it!

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Clutter Coach

MAY 11, 2013

Not just that it might get cold, but that it might be fun to bring a book to read together. Planning  Planning is flexible because you can bring a change of clothes in case you decide to go out for dinner on the way home, for example. Organizing Philosophy for the Holidays. How to Organize Your Wallet.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 6, 2017

If you’re a freelancer, for example, or someone who earns a full time living through various streams of income (generally referred to as a “portfolio” career), your experience may appear a bit scattered on paper. During the holidays, I was honored to participate in the Office Dynamics 12 Days of Christmas webinar extravaganza event!

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Success

MARCH 17, 2022

You sell speed and agility by explaining—with examples—to your client how responsive you can be. That weakness is your strength. Your size means there is no bureaucracy, no red tape preventing you from changing to help your customers. Larger companies need to manage many more transactions.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Jeffrey’s most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. The focus of our conversation revolves around his book and his vast knowledge and understanding of Hill’s work.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Here are some core principles on living a BIG Life from my book, Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life. For example, Financial fitness helps physical wellness. All of us at Office Dynamics wish you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful New Year! I want to give you a special gift as the year ends. BIG Life Principles.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Henry wrote her third book, Transforming Lives: A Three Step Guide In Becoming A Better You , and created Transforming Lives , a video show where guests share their personal stories about how their lives were transformed. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins’ book and mandate to do and help and partner with people to change your world. .

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 5, 2017

For example, when my boss wanted to get into shape I had to go and view gyms and interview PT’s…. That I genuinely don’t know what I’m going to do in a day; my boss can wake up one day and decide on a holiday destination and that’ll be my project for the day! (Well, unless they’ve got a new project for me to get stuck into!).

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 16, 2019

On this episode I’m joined by Nir Eyal , the author of what I consider to be the best productivity book I’ve read in a long time, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. It’s allowed me to streamline my appointment bookings on so many levels and is an absolute pleasure to use. Talking Points.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2015

For example you could implement an open stationary cupboard that colleagues can help themselves to, on the condition they do not take things they do not need. It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms.

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