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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I can even make reminders to him for his personal events (green) like lunch with a friend or picking up dry cleaning. I guess he thought I needed the help. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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That's not my job!

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If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. Who better than the admins to come up with something that works. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

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Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

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He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Come up with a plan on how you are going to improve in the areas you identified as needing improvement. 411 Look Up 411.ca He has a unique way of walking. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

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It was an amazing conference. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event.

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. The last Board dinner I arranged the person from the hotel who was assigned to us came up to me and said, "It is so nice when things are organized. 411 Look Up 411.ca 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.