Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In his book The Mask of Masculinity , Howes recalls the horror and embarrassment of being selected dead last. “In He encourages vulnerability in his books, podcast and interactions with others to change the narrative around what it means to be a man. Howes has just finished a book—his fourth—titled The Greatness Mindset.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

Time to read and share professional blogs, articles, books, and webinars (most are free!). Below are a few suggestions: Communicate with a wider variety of professionals face to face at local chapter meetings or with virtual connections. Attendance to national or international conferences together or individually.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement 178

Office Dynamics

MAY 29, 2018

We also talk about resumes and a unique tri-fold marketing piece. Thank goodness Gillie had her career portfolio, resume and tri-fold marketing piece done. After her live World Class Assistant course, she continued to learn from my webinars , books, Monday Motivators , and online courses. Gillie is a life-long student.

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Administrative Professionals 2018 Resume Etiquette 188

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Example: maybe a person can’t control that their job is being eliminated but they can control getting their resume in order, talking to people, updating their LinkedIn profile, job searching, interviewing and even considering a different career. Read inspirational books, blogs, articles and listen to people who motivate and inspire.

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Retirement 2017 Resume Learning 186

Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

You can actively participate in team meetings, professional development training, reading and discussion of a book the group picks, or encourage more face to face interaction rather than numerous emails. There are numerous free webinars, courses and a variety of professional conferences and seminars. www.danabuchanan.com.

Administrative Professionals 189

Administrative Professionals Stress Environment Retirement 189

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 6, 2017

Resume Tips for a Portfolio Career. Resume writing is an arduous task. During the holidays, I was honored to participate in the Office Dynamics 12 Days of Christmas webinar extravaganza event! READ IT HERE >> . But it’s even more grueling for those who don’t follow a traditional career path. READ IT HERE >> .

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? When was the last time you added a new skill, key responsibility, certification, or degree to your resume? Is it time to give your career the attention it deserves by investing in learning?

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Learning Cover Letter Resume Equipment 52

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

We have so many ways to learn from Joan; webinars, books, blog posts, etc., Q: Please share a few of your favorite books with us. How to be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life (I just read this book this spring as I was starting to work with Walt Disney World). A Conversation with Joan.

Mentoring 189

Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Is the boardroom booked? Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. How many times I have booked a meeting thinking the day was free, only to notice later that an all-day event was put in unnoticed at the top. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Just before my book was published I promised I would have a contest on my blog and someone could win a copy of my book. Here is how you can win: The tenth person to e-mail me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com will receive a free copy of my book. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I am remiss.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. February 26, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. They said it works with most phone services.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The 10th person was someone by the first name of Tammy and once I get her address I will be sending her a copy of the book. Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:35 PM Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Congratulations Tammy!

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:48 PM Labels: adminisrative professional , Administrative Assistant , bloopers , new blog Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

January 07, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

job search June 21, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. =

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Sincerely, Chrissy Clark March 23, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

March 01, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , administrative professionals day , hair colour Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

My idea of relaxing is reading a book on my new deck so I will leave the chopping to those better qualified than me :) Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:10 PM Labels: checklists , meeting preparation , planning ahead Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Thanks for a noble cause!! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:31 PM Labels: American , British , Canadian , spelling Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Do you need to book it or were you provided with location. When the meeting date is secured, provide participants with location and time, purpose of meeting and ensure space is booked. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:32 PM Labels: 12 step program , Administrative Assistant , professional assistant , surviving for success Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:28 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , foot in the door , good skills for other jobs , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

July 04, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I'll be posting it later to my tweeps. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

June 08, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Excellent material!

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

May 21, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100