Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In fact, it’s why some companies rescinded work from home policies in the past. Contrary to what those big companies think, it is possible to collaborate without needing an office. Online Collaboration Tools Online Meetings We all know about Skype , but there are lots of other choices out there for conducting live online meetings.

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Allwork

APRIL 27, 2023

Coworking spaces are gaining traction faster than ever, and while companies like NeueHouse , another New York-based company with a high entry price, have shown that high-class workers are willing to spend a bit extra for prestigious coworking spaces, Colette is taking this sentiment to the next level.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 23, 2023

In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role. Michelle made history in 2023 as the first Founder of an EA support company to win the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence at the 2023 Chicago Admin Awards.

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Success

MARCH 30, 2023

Elaine LaPersonerie , who has run her company, Wink Public Relations , from her home in New York City for over 20 years, says you have to open and close shop. Look up that new restaurant to make reservations for Friday night, get sidetracked reading the reviews and BOOM! The takeaway: You should nicely, but firmly, set boundaries.

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Success

JUNE 6, 2023

When an employee announces their resignation, or mentions they are considering quitting , employers and business leaders might feel an onslaught of emotions, from disappointment to anger to, potentially, some self-doubt about the future direction of the company. Instead, the company counter-offered in an effort to retain the teacher.

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Allwork

MARCH 8, 2023

Not “an equal substitute” for medication or therapy Although meditation apps may help employees manage feelings of stress both in and out of the workplace, they are just one of many tools employers can leverage. But they may be able to help some people better cope with stress and symptoms related to anxiety or depression.”

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 17, 2020

They recently raised $250 million and the company is valued at $1.75 Family farms are also under financial stress due to trade wars and the impact of COVID-19 restaurant and cafeteria shutdowns.  FBN says they have 12,000 members, covering 40 million acres of farmland across the U.S., Canada and Australia. . 

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Success

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Although the companies are large, the principles of great company service are universal. Although many companies provide loyalty rewards programs, Best Buy goes a step further. Doing so awards the customers with valuable points, thus incentivizing consumers to tell the company more about their experience.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

In her experience as a DEI practitioner, she has worked closely with executive teams to implement tools, programs, and initiatives that eliminate opportunities for bias in systems and culture. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As the workforce turns the page on 2023, office space vacancies still remain higher than pre-pandemic levels — despite the increase in return-to-office mandates from many companies throughout the year. Exceptional IT support topped the list among the most desired office amenities in Remit Consulting’s survey, with 71.3%

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 21, 2024

As the Chief of Staff to a President at a Fortune 40 company—a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees—Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up to create a highly successful team, drove efficiencies, and established executive back-office structure that will be in place for years to come.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2021

In both cases, persuasion is your best tool for steering people in the right direction. Each brand or company creates a familiar product while finding powerful ways to stand out. Think of the last time you were in a food court mall, and a restaurant employee handed you a sample of food tacked to a toothpick.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian, a remote-first, global software company. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalie Lee shares her journey from working in HR to being an executive assistant, working at a remote-first company, and nurturing psychological safety in the workplace.

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Success

MARCH 12, 2022

With companies dealing with lingering COVID-related uncertainty , supply chain shortages and inflation, those business owners who do decide to travel will be focused on stretching their travel budgets as far as possible. Still, opening a business credit card may make sense for young companies with big growth plans for the future. “If

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

She’s the first individual to fill this position within the growing company, under leadership of a new CEO. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Success

MARCH 10, 2022

You’re out at a restaurant or a bar with some friends and you want to split the bill, but you don’t have cash. The same principle applies for items like cocktail dresses, shoes, kitchen gadgets, tools, and bottled water. A credit card can be a useful tool. The credit card companies have enough money, so why give them more?

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On The Job

JANUARY 11, 2021

It's predicted that "revenge shopping" will take place as consumers go crazy with shopping, eating in restaurants and going to concerts. But companies are expected -- after using Zoom and collaboration tools during the pandemic -- to reassess if travel is always necessary.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In that episode, Cathy and I discussed implementing OKRs at your company, leading a team of assistants, onboarding team members, and more! In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cathy talks about building community, managing up, advocating for yourself, and the difference between an EA vs a Chief of Staff.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

He currently owns four digital companies, five wedding venues, and real estate investment properties. He later sold the company after 27 months. He has since built multiple 7+ figure companies and built a strong and growing real estate portfolio.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 20, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Victoria talks about meeting facilitation, dealing with stress and burnout, and tools and frameworks of a successful executive assistant. Victoria also has career experience in the tech industry.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Sage recognizes the importance of being a stellar representation of the executive and the company. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product. She began her career at a non-profit organization and has since worked for both large public companies and small private companies.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Maria Smith worked as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, and now she helps leaders, employees, and organizations understand the science and benefits of goal-setting.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

She’s co-founded multiple companies and also has experience as an executive assistant and operations manager. She co-founded her first ‘real’ company when she was 16 and participated in the sale of that company when she was 19. Eryn Anitavi has been an entrepreneur since the young age of 10.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 17, 2016

Nowadays entrepreneurs attend meetings, prepare presentations, and manage people from airports, cabs, restaurants, and even their couches. Evernote is the ultimate note-taking tool.… Image via Google.com. Create lists, save clips from the web, discuss things with other Evernote users, and work on your projects from any device.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 15, 2024

The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, Real Estate Company ADM, the City of Helsinki and SAFA the Finnish Association of Architects have launched an international, open design competition to find a design team for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 2023

Maggie Olson has extensive experience at some of the biggest companies in retail, food & beverage, and technology. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 25, 2023

Leigh Felton has over 25 years of experience working in executive operations and chief of staff positions for companies like Microsoft and the State of Washington.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Andrea talks about her role supporting eight executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and tips for making an impact on company culture.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 7, 2023

Prior to Cohere, Naomi was at DeepMind, the London-based artificial intelligence research company owned by Alphabet. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As a teenager, Jared was one of the first ten employees at an enterprise SaaS company called 15Five, the market leader for software powering continuous employee feedback, high-performing cultures, objectives (OKR) tracking, etc.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 11, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

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