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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As an avid hiker, I am always looking for ways to elevate my time outside, whether it be exploring local hikes wherever I go or backcountry camping in some of my favorite places throughout the world. Last year I discovered yet another way to explore what I love about the outdoors—trail running. As a roadrunner, this was intimidating at first. But once I got past the fear of twisting my ankle on a boulder or falling face-first into a pile of sticks and stones, I found it to be an exhilarating exp

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Aligning your thinking in the Assistant role In the dynamic landscape of executive offices and organisational divisions, Assistants play a crucial role as strategic partners, amplifying the productivity and effectiveness of their leaders. To accomplish this, Assistants need to align their thinking with the Executives they [.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Discover the best virtual assistant company catering to your needs—whether high-touch service, budget-friendly, or US-based. Find efficiency within your budget.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Gift Guide! As always, we have gifts we’ve not featured before, items across different categories (although we are heavy on edible gifts!), at varied price points, and that were raved about by humans I trust. Curating special gifts in the era of Temu and the TikTok shop was interesting this year, but I’ve found new things to share that I would be proud to give or receive.

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Architects must align their designs with the unique culture and needs of the organization and society of today, fostering a sense of identity and belonging among employees. As many companies look at rethinking their workplace environments for the needs of today, they may want to draw on anthropological methods and analysis to answer certain critical questions.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools being integrated into the workforce could greatly impact salaries for professionals who decide to learn new programming skills. According to a recent study published by Biz Report , there is a notable variation in AI worker salaries across different states. The study, “AI Influence on U.S.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Developing confidence and inspiring trust in your career Achieving success in your Assistant career often pivots on an attribute known as executive presence. This encompasses the capacity to inspire confidence in your Executive, colleagues, direct reports, and external stakeholders. Executive presence is less about having all [.

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Success

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Friendship is one of the essential building blocks for a high quality of life, so it’s not surprising that its influence extends into the workplace. Whether you find yourself working in an office setting or remotely, the power of forging workplace friendships can impact your job satisfaction and overall well-being. After all, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as bonding—or commiserating—with someone who understands the unique intricacies of your workplace nuances and dynamics.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Firms that are fully embracing remote work arrangements are not just striving for better attraction and retention rates; this decision could also be leading them to outpace their peers in revenue growth. According to a report published by hybrid work management firm Scoop in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group, companies offering flexible work arrangements have shown remarkable revenue growth.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

‘Tis the season to unwrap not just gifts but also the potential for a new chapter in your life. If you’re caught in the hustle of your current work-life balance, this holiday season could be the perfect time to consider a change. Unwrap your dream of starting your own business. I have the privilege of guiding others on their journey to a more fulfilling life, so I understand the importance of seizing the moment.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A look at AI trends and how administrative professionals can prepare for the future and invest in their job security.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

You’ve heard you can’t do it all, but you sure do still try. Delegating is a bit of an art form, one that takes practice and persistence, boundaries and motivation. When it goes well, all is right in work-life balance. When it doesn’t, it can feel like one more disaster on your plate to handle. Emily Oster, economist, Brown University professor and author of popular newsletter ParentData, recently published a newsletter on total responsibility transfer , or TRT.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Despite nearly two decades of focus on workplace wellness, further enhanced by commendable progress, we need a more potent toolkit to entice teams back to the office — anchored in emotionally evocative design. Providing options for different types of spaces can mold an organization’s culture and boost productivity by instilling a sense of autonomy in employees, which, in turn, kindles positive emotions.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Office workers now spend more time in the office, with the average creeping up to three and a half days per week compared to three days in 2022 , according to a new report from international law firm, Gowling WLG. The report, titled Strategic moves: why the office is now a business-critical decision [registration], surveyed senior representatives responsible for making office lease decisions in companies, and a selection of office workers.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this enlightening episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Brian Johnson , a thinker and writer who delves deep into the art of living a productive life. Brian, the author of “Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential” , shares his unique insights into how we can bridge the gap between our potential and our current selves. His ideas are not just philosophical musings; they are practical tools for transforming our daily lives.

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Success

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Q: I recently started a new job at an exciting company. It’s not my dream job, but I see potential to succeed here. I’m excited about the opportunity, but I’m feeling a little directionless. How can I find purpose in my work ? Do I need a CEO mindset? A: I was excited to get this question because this is an experience I’ve faced many times in my life.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

During the pandemic, a notable number of baby boomers in the U.S. sped-up their retirement plans due to layoffs, health concerns, and changing work attitudes — contributing to what was termed the “Great Retirement.” However, the current economic landscape, marked by high inflation, recession fears, and a volatile stock market, has prompted a reconsideration of retirement plans.

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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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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For many people, a large portion of the day is spent at the workplace. In fact, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. The Covid-19 pandemic saw the typical ‘workplace’ setting change for many people, after businesses around the globe were forced to adjust to a ‘work-from-home’ model. Now, three years later, we are starting to see more employees return to the office, with large corporations including JPMorgan, Chase, Apple and Google all announcing plans to bring the

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Natalie (or Nat!) 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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. – Babe Ruth CONNECT WITH NATALIE Natalie on LinkedIn ABOUT NATALIE Natal

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Why is volunteering and giving back to the community important? Simply put, volunteering your time and knowledge will benefit the organization and help make a positive impact in your community. Yet, without a monetary baseline to measure contributions, some may not bother to provide their time, while others may not volunteer simply because no one asked.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A new book offers a fresh perspective on why women’s career growth may have stalled and provides solutions for how women in business can overcome internal barriers to success. Considering approximately 47% of female executives experience self-doubt, the concept of women confined behind a “Mirrored Door” is highly pertinent. Female business leaders need to be empowered to break through entrenched cultural biases and overcome structural and systemic workplace obstacles, to pave the way for other w

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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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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There is nothing new about any of this. And yet it’s all new. I’ve spent months talking to people who really know their stuff about work and workplaces and underlying nearly all of those conversations is the following paradox. They know about flexible working, the under-utilisation of space, the twenty minute neighbourhood, the work ecosystem, universal basic income, the digital workspace, the office as club, all the rest of it.

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Jennie Lyon

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the whirlwind of online marketing, we’re constantly hunting for marketing strategies that capture attention and supercharge our growth. Get ready because I’m about to introduce a bona fide game-changer that’s truly a digital force to be reckoned with – email strategies! Now, let’s dive into why email marketing is an indispensable in your marketing… The post 6 Simple Email Strategies To Skyrocket Your Business Growth appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Growing up, Kate Stice Stewart would shop for a special Christmas gift for her mother. She, her brothers and their father would nestle it—or a clue about it—in a small needlepoint stocking on the tree, and it would be the last gift opened. So it had to be perfect. “It’s the idea that the last gift of Christmas is supposed to be the most thoughtful gift,” Stewart says.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

A survey conducted by ResumeBuilder of full-time workers found that 49% of men negotiated their compensation in the last two years compared to 32% of women. Women can fight for themselves in the salary negotiation process by doing their research and being confident in their experience and abilities. As more states start to require salary ranges to be published, this will help even the playing field between women and men.

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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

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Mark Eltringham is joined for a glass of red wine (or two) by Esme Banks-Marr of BVN architects and Jo Sutherland of Magenta. They discuss the joys of shared space, when people should tell AI to FO, the limits of workplace design, how to create a great culture wherever people work and much more. This is the first in a new series which we hope to publish every week.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

One new study shows that 1 in 4 Gen Zers in the U.S. work while studying to support their parents financially. But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. This situation can have several potential impacts on the future of work and the workforce, such as an increased demand for flexible work arrangements and delayed career progression.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Spaces to Places CEO Zoe Ellis-Moore recently joined the Future of Work podcast to share her insights and expertise on the importance of flexible workspaces and how they are likely to evolve in the coming years. With evolving dynamics across industries, understanding flexible workspaces becomes crucial for professionals in the commercial property industry, providing a road map to adapt and thrive in this changing environment.

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