All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Since the goal is to make them as efficient as possible, it’s important to constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve them. Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The critical path to the goal you’re chasing is waiting for you on a bookshelf. For example: “Live as if your father were dead.” Surrendering your preferences and renouncing goals might seem like the opposite of following your heart, but in fact, it perfectly demonstrates the principle. Enthusiasm.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. More assertive?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Emotionally intelligent people are self-confident and open-minded, which creates a pretty thick skin. For example, you might have an interesting conversation with someone about a book, and when you see them again a month later, you show up with the book in hand. turning off your phone gives your body and mind a break.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. My experience has taught me a lot about how to manage email, but as you’ll see in my “waking up to check emails addiction” example below, I still have plenty to learn.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 22, 2016

For example, there was that time I absolutely nailed a first interview and later that day I got the phone call to say the Exec didn’t need to interview anyone else and if I wanted it the job was mine. So for example, in an interview I wanted to get the job. So yes, I can say in my time I have made a good first impression.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

The goal of any hiring manager is to find the best candidate for the job. Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. First impressions can make or break an interview.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 27, 2014

Does it make any difference whether you IM or phone someone? For example, a co-worker’s bereavement; a vendor’s terminal illness; someone’s adoption or job promotion; a billing inquiry; a credit request on your account; inquiring for information on a job posting; and so much more. Goal/Motive. So let’s get started!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

A small 'victory' on your chosen path fills you with joy and gives the strength and confidence to pursue further. Strength and confidence along with hard work and determination may help you progress in the desired direction. How do you organize your progress so that your life goals are realized?

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Frank Cottle [00:03:06] And I know we have some common friends over at Walgreens as an example, that you had worked with that are very active in our industry. Joe Brady from Instant Offices is a good example of that. But I know that that’s a goal. And we’re still holding on to these things. Very simple.

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Productivityist

MARCH 29, 2021

Define Goals & Develop New Skills. One simple tip for boosting your productivity at work and home is to always be setting new goals for yourself and challenging yourself. One example of this is to learn a new language using online tutors that you can find by visiting Preply.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Take inspiration from the two examples below, which are suggestions for a job seeker and for people who deal with others in crisis. If you are a job seeker, send a greeting to every person you talked with about your career search this year, whether that talk was in person, by phone, or by email. Remember them! Happy new year!

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The challenge here is to recognize that the client is not a good fit for you and be confident enough to say so … easier said than done! Examples of this are granting a discount on a product once the discount period has expired, dropping your fees to get the client, or scheduling regular phone calls outside of your normal business hours.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Themes included BIG: Thoughts (Jan); Goals (Feb); Energy (March); Focus (April); Learning (May); Staying Power (June); Change (July); Action (August); Choices (September); October—(I took a little break); Resilience (November); Celebration (December). You will be more confident and see results in each Pillar.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

How do you measure your progress other than just finishing the pursuit of the 50,000 word goal. If simply finishing is your goal, then yeah, have a beer. Once you fess up to that unspoken goal, everything changes. Because your publishing dream (again, very much like being a parent) is a serious and worthy goal.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

For example, if you are spending hours daily on Twitter and Facebook telling yourself that you are “growing your business” through building relationships, you are stealing from yourself. The trick is to make sure that the time you spend is actually focused on a goal for your business. It makes you accountable. Get Real with Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Joan took the stage confidently on Friday morning, our final conference day. Joan began by sharing a word picture example for administrative assistants: imagine your job is like being at a football game. And an admin needs to be told the outcome and goals in order to act effectively. It’s an exciting, close game. Action Plan: 1.

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The Marq

MARCH 29, 2010

We’ve so far explored how to mine for your employees’ goals , align them with the company’s , and show progress on a regular basis. Today topic is on how to instill confidence in your team through your actions. It’s not just the employees who are working toward their goals, you are too! What Do You Think?

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Productivityist

JUNE 4, 2018

With head held high and swelling confidence, I strode out into my day. For example, Balernum , my branding and content agency, makes, among other things, websites. The problem is, the Covey Quadrant has never worked for me. My effectiveness boiled down to three ingredients: forethought, focus, and flexibility. Forethought.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 4, 2011

The goal of every customer relationship is to be able to communicate with each other. Whether it is by email, telephone, cell phone, interoffice communication, or social media, relationship marketing counts for other business people and organizations. Make sure your orders are clear. Everything has to be in writing.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

Cut your major goals into bite-sized pieces. Each small priority or requirement on the way to ultimate goal becomes a mini goal in itself. When receiving a request (from your child's school, from your co-worker, from your significant other) ask yourself if this fits with your overall goals, and who you are right now.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 6, 2010

The challenge here is to recognize that the client is not a good fit for you and be confident enough to say so … easier said than done! Examples of this are granting a discount on a product once the discount period has expired, dropping your fees to get the client, or scheduling regular phone calls outside of your normal business hours.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

You might, for example, offer to reschedule a meeting for a later date, or recommend giving an assignment to another qualified team member. Your team members will be grateful for your confidence in their ability and you’ll free up valuable time for other duties. Manage expectations. Take a break. Dream realistically. Get support.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Once you cleared the path, identify the next step to take to accomplish your task or goal. Examples: If you have a full email box, then schedule an hour each morning to tackle it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Be a good listener.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using. I can also store email templates and phone "scripts" (bullet point items of what to cover on certain types of calls).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  We love this tool because it does not matter how different my husband and I might reference information (for example, I might say Insurance-Car and he might say Country Insurance) we can find things with ease using the fast find button.    Your information is secure and backed up too.    Become informed. 

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www.pickthebrain.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Turn off your cell phone, close your email, get off Twitter, stop checking Facebook, stop listening to music, and focus while you’re doing your work. You’ll work faster and better if you cut out all the noise – I know, for example, that my writing improves dramatically when I don’t listen to music while I work.

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www.pickthebrain.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Turn off your cell phone, close your email, get off Twitter, stop checking Facebook, stop listening to music, and focus while you’re doing your work. You’ll work faster and better if you cut out all the noise – I know, for example, that my writing improves dramatically when I don’t listen to music while I work.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." As an example, Bookkeeping will start at £9.85

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

We want nice fast cars, holidays, that chocolate bar, a new cell phone or the latest book from our favorite author. Here's the Best Example Ever: I sell a product, a book called Demystify your Fear. You could skip a cup of coffee each day for just a month – and accomplish huge goals. That’s small and very doable.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 28, 2010

Think of it like this, if your child comes to you and says “Daddy I want to be a doctor&# what would the steps be for them to reach that goal by age 30? So why do people approach goals and dreams that way? Then as you hit each little goal you cross it off and feel the warmth of accomplishment wash over them. Well, I dont.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Developing the VEN goals, objectives, ground rules, roles, working practices and technology and process infrastructures. Win the confidence of the other network members that their interests will be respected, attract new members, represent the public identity of the network and be the senior internal customer for all network activity.

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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. Know your goal and work backwards and figure out a vague flexible timeline of goals and promotions needed. For example, working for a CEO at a small business is not the same as working for the CEO of Disney or Pixar.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I will also give you an example of my own as I go along, to further clarify things. Make a mental list of all the awesome things that will happen if you achieve your goal In my case, that would be earning some money, and spreading the knowledge among people who will truly benefit from it.

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