August, 2009

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You do you

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Executive Dinner Planning

Office Dynamics

"My boss gave me the task of thinking of something original to do for executives for dinner along with entertainment. I was wondering if you had some cool and unique ideas? I know there are dinner theaters. Anything else?". I definitely can think of cool and unique ideas but they usually involve a hefty tab! So Kristina, my answers would vary depending on the following questions I have: What is the caliber of the executives dining?

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Friday, August 28, 2009 Twitter Tips for Job Seekers I think most job seekers have gotten the word that they need to integrate social media into their search efforts, but I’m getting a bit alarmed at what some of them are Twittering.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Monday, August 24, 2009 Managing the Micromanager The job description did not include managing a micromanager. In essence, micromanagers are individuals who feel insecure about tasks being completed the way they want them done.

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How I got control of my Inbox (finally)

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Executive Dinner Planning

Office Dynamics

"My boss gave me the task of thinking of something original to do for executives for dinner along with entertainment. I was wondering if you had some cool and unique ideas? I know there are dinner theaters. Anything else?". I definitely can think of cool and unique ideas but they usually involve a hefty tab! So Kristina, my answers would vary depending on the following questions I have: What is the caliber of the executives dining?

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Julia Child's Passion Brings.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Julia Childs Passion Brings Employees Together I recently saw the movie "Julie/Julia," and was so inspired I made Julia Childs roast chicken the next day. While I wont go into details, suffice it to say that it was a hit at my house and my family wants me to now make all my meals with two pounds of butter.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Thursday, August 13, 2009 Self Defense for Admins We are soldiers for the office. We fight in the battlefield we call the office.

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Arizona Virtual Assistants Retreat

Loosely Speaking

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Arizona Virtual Assistants Retreat Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:59 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources Retreat Schedule VAC Luncheon Agenda Breakout Sessions Coupons & Discounts The first ever VA retreat here in Arizona is set for Friday August 28 – Sunday August 30 in Phoenix.

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The Holy Shit Factor

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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4th Quarter Success Strategies for Assistants

Office Dynamics

Hello everyone! Summer will soon be coming to an end and our free webinars series, 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence ends late September. We have prepared something fun and educational to get you through the last quarter of 2009. I hope you will check out the next set of videos -- they have a new twist while being educational. Based around fall and holiday themes, these short and to the point videos will show another dimension of me; especially for those of you who wonder, "Does Joan ever le

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 August, 2009 Warning! Warning!

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Holding Your Own Against a Motormouth

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Friday, August 14, 2009 Holding Your Own Against a Motormouth If your strategy is to fly below the radar in meetings, secretly checking messages on your Blackberry or working the crossword puzzle, you may want to re-think your game plan.

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Surviving the New Boss

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Monday, August 10, 2009 Surviving the New Boss There are two ways to make a lasting first impression on a new boss, do something really good or do something really bad.

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How To Go From Overwhelmed and Frustrated To Organized and Stress-Free

Office Organization Success

Join me on September 2 at 11:00 am EST (New York) where I will share with you how to eliminate the overwhelm and frustration of running your online solo service business. My business has grown enormously over the past three years; I continually attract new clients, take time off whenever I want, and have doubled my income each year. . And this has happened because I’ve put in place systems that leverage my time and let my business run on autopilot.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Them that can't, teach

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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4th Quarter Success Strategies for Assistants

Office Dynamics

Hello everyone! Summer will soon be coming to an end and our free webinars series, 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence ends late September. We have prepared something fun and educational to get you through the last quarter of 2009. I hope you will check out the next set of videos -- they have a new twist while being educational. Based around fall and holiday themes, these short and to the point videos will show another dimension of me; especially for those of you who wonder, "Does Joan ever le

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 August, 2009 Its all in how you feel Remember when you were younger and got a new pair of running shoes?

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Communication Case #2 - the Mind Reader

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Communication Case #2 - the Mind Reader More Adventures of the Pseudo-Listening Manager In this weeks episode of the Pseudo-Listening manager, Stanley Partial, is experiencing his clairvoyant capabilities - mind reading.

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The Seven Deadly Organizing Sins: Sloth

Clutter Coach

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How long will it take? As long as it takes!

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Birthdays at the Office

Office Dynamics

Okay admins, I know you can help with this. Nancy wrote Jasmine a long e-mail for me to answer about how to handle office birthdays. It appears they have already covered the gamut of what to do, but still can't please everyone. Here are some of the things they have done in the past. * Once a month cakes that the company paid for. * Ice cream, root beer floats, cupcakes. * A few individual department managers, took employees out to lunch and had presents. * One employee who loves to throw parties

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha