Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The switchboard can get so busy at times that its just not possible to introduce every call that comes through (except, of course, for those calling for the big bosses). The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

For years executives have asked me, “Isn’t there some kind of play book or operating manual for executives and assistants? That is nothing in terms of how much time is saves you and your executive. Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. This has been a much-needed tool by executives and assistants around the world.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. This little tip has been a huge time-saver for me.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. About Me Ottawa, Canada View my complete profile Click on the image to order my book Laughing All The Way to Work from Amazon All royalties go to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation What some people are saying about the book.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job.

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 13, 2010 How Badly Do You Need Time Off? No vacation is worth the amount of stress I feel." Is your workplace supportive of you taking time off this year?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

If I forgot to bring my laptop with me to a meeting out of town, that would be an almost disaster for me because I prepare my minutes ahead of time on my computer and basically all I have to do at the meeting is fill in the blanks. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

How many blogs, online tools, software and books are there nowadays providing the latest, fashionable way to hit the peak of productivity? Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. There are courses on minute taking and Board governance, but also you can learn alot by reading books and asking others who are in this field. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. About Me Ottawa, Canada View my complete profile Click on the image to order my book Laughing All The Way to Work from Amazon All royalties go to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation What some people are saying about the book. Excellent material!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. The kicker was, since the event was international, there was a time zone difference. Helen Keller What is the last book you read?

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

I think that was also the day when I started to use my app as an excuse for not going out or as a standard answer at the phone. I can get pathological, I warned you… Frustration Level (0 – 100): 5 – That Quartz Core thing proved to be a little bit too time consuming, but in the end everything went well. Complicated.

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