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2 Measures of effective productivity systems…

Ian's Messy Desk

I asked why he had been on the medication and she said, “that was four years ago, when he had his surgery.” My mother has gotten things done by using heavily annotated paper calendars. As we continued chatting, I heard paper rustling in the background. Mom said, “I thought so, here’s the prescription.” She read off the details.

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How to be of More Value to Your Boss

Ian's Messy Desk

For example, Dr. William Harvey made medical history by explaining how the circulatory system worked: He likened the heart to a pump and gave himself a new frame of reference—and from that he understood blood vessels as part of a unified pumping system. (2) Find the analogy. Here’s how: Anticipate and meet your boss’s needs.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. That is pretty dedicated. Minute taking made easier.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. I recently sent an admin assistant friend a card to acknowledge all the hard work she does every day and included a gift of brownies. What a convenient way to send cards. She loved it! Dealing in real time.

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

Laughing all the Way to Work

or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Just in case you think your boss doesnt think about it -- many obviously do. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

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The Admin’s Impact on Employee Morale & Culture Whitepaper

Admin Awards

‘I have this big project, he’s not letting me on his calendar, how can I remedy that?’ When Southwest Airlines’ traffic fell 90% during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company couldn’t afford to send gifts for major milestones in their employees’ lives. The Future of Work. The Power of Strategic Partnership.