Success

APRIL 9, 2024

Robbins recalls growing up with nothing and scraping pennies together to buy his first suit. “My A UPS employee who never earned more than $14,000 in a year, Johnson was eventually worth a staggering $70 million. He’s not afraid to be honest and stresses that it’s the only way to push through setbacks and learn from your mistakes.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

You make it happen, you’re up for a challenge , you do it your way. When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I I use it with my interns for my blog. Bring it on.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

My wife and kids would be gone and I was caught up on work. He picked me up before dawn, and we spent the day hiking and fishing in North Carolina’s Linville Gorge, which I know now is one of the most rugged places on the East Coast. Since then, he has become my outdoor mentor. He agreed, and that day changed my life.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Anxiety and stress. I pull up a YouTube station and let it play until my task is finished. Many people find stress-reducing techniques or meditation helps them be more focused at work. Can you follow up that request with a quick email so it doesn’t slip my mind?” © 2022 Julie Perrine International, LLC.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

It frees you up to focus on the things you are best at and that make you the happiest. If you have international clients or want to grow your business internationally, learning other languages is a wise investment of your time and money. Invest in messing up. Both are affordable, versatile and, more importantly, independent.

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On The Job

APRIL 4, 2018

But if you start to realize that your feeling of boredom or frustration or stress is becoming a common theme, then you need to take action. This means letting everyone at work know that you're going to unplug (you can make up a creative reason here, or give no reason at all) and then really do it. Do you feel better about your job?

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

They reduce the number of things you have to remember, freeing up valuable headspace for the things that really matter. It worked out in the end, but I’ll never forget that moment of stress and panic. If you want to make a checklist for opening up the office, for instance, simply write down everything you do as you’re doing it.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. By learning how to use and leverage the various apps in the productivity and collaboration suite now, you can set yourself up for future success! Is yours one of them?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

While personal situations and the pandemic make it easy to come up with excuses to put my project on the back burner, it’s time to get it done. Studies have also shown that they increase productivity and reduce stress ! Not up for caring for a living thing at the office? © 2022 Julie Perrine International, LLC.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Here is a picture of my file-on-the-go station that sits on my desk: When you clear the clutter you help your brain better focus and relieve stress. © 2021 Julie Perrine International, LLC. Take a look around your workspace. Is it organized or a disaster area?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

When was the last time you made an effort to catch up on your filing? Filing usually means getting up from your desk, walking to a supply cabinet, locating the file folders, walking back to your desk, printing a label, feeding the label sheet into the printer, retrieving the label from the printer, and finally assembling the file.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you look at this as a one-time project, you set yourselves up for failure. At that point, it’s overwhelming and stressful. Spend the first five minutes of your workday outlining a procedure you need to create while your computer boots up. This is an important mindset when it comes to procedures development.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.”

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Page Personnel

MAY 16, 2021

The final few weeks at your current role almost always turns out to be a very busy period and involves lots of handover: forwarding to emails, advising colleagues of your project updates, informing your clients of their new point of contact, and wrapping up your final duties. So how can you make the move as smooth as possible?

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On The Job

JULY 25, 2013

She suffered internally from the constant churn of doubts and a feeling that her success would come crashing down unless she worked all the time. I want women who are highly successful to know they''re not the only one who have those feelings going on internally," Roche says. "I Here''s what Roche advises: • Speak up.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. If you’ve hiked to a plateau, you know it can be a great place to rest and soak up the surrounding scenery. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

What if I told you that your preferences for managing time and space are just as ingrained in your personality as whether or not you’re up for going to a dinner party? But too much clutter has a negative impact on overall well-being and has been linked to increased anxiety, stress, and even depression.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Here is a picture of my file-on-the-go station that sits on my desk: When you clear the clutter you help your brain better focus and relieve stress. © 2021 Julie Perrine International, LLC. Take a look around your workspace. Is it organized or a disaster area?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. Training budgets dissipated, opportunities dried up, and assistants had larger workloads without staffing backups. It would be easy to simply throw up one’s hands and say, “It’s okay to just survive!” Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Systems are an ordered and proven process that saves time, effort, and unnecessary stress. Start with creating a system that is quick and easy to implement and work your way up to the more complex areas that need restructuring. And keep it up until there are systems in place for all the items on the list. Then test the system.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Systems are an ordered and proven process that saves time, effort, and unnecessary stress. Start with creating a system that is quick and easy to implement and work your way up to the more complex areas that need restructuring. And keep it up until there are systems in place for all the items on the list. Then test the system.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

If you hear people talking negatively about another assistant, walk away from the negativity or else speak up for that person to advance the profession. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. o Administrative stress levels are higher due to changing priorities and fast deadlines.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2010

For my latest Gannett/USAToday.com column, I explored what happens when internal promotions go off the tracks. It might end up being more of a stick that hurts their career, says Scott Erker , senior vice president of selection solutions at Development Dimensions International in Pittsburgh.

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On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

Few of us consider what it's like to stand in the shoes of the boss, but it's something to consider if you want to move up the ladder at work. They see their managers deal with the stress of their own bosses, motivating workers who don't care about their jobs and putting up with angry customers who call their mothers unflattering names.

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On The Job

JUNE 29, 2009

But recently I did a story on mentors -- how they can help your career not only when you have a job, but especially when things arent going so hot. As this story show, mentoring may be just what we need: Sometimes in our careers we need a kick in the pants. Both turned to mentors. We’re seeing a huge growth in mentoring.”

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

twice a week for a yoga instructor who soon has up to 15 workers on the floor going through downward facing dogs and backbends. One of the things we encourage is that we''re all equal here," which means a senior leader may be on the floor twisting and turning on a yoga mat right next to an intern, she says. "We It must be working.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I give PA support to each boss including diary management, booking international travel, preparing contracts, documents and papers. I also manage and mentor our team’s Apprentice, who is an invaluable help for various admin tasks. I like to get up at about 7am and spend five minute doing some yoga stretches.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Find a mentor. Pick up the phone.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. She has advised women on professional image, self-confidence and leadership skills and has been a mentor to adult students returning to the workplace. Welcome to our Speaker Series!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! I have had the pleasure of meeting some dynamic individuals who have made an influence on my life personally and professionally.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

But how many times have you found yourself disregarding the advice or suggestions made by another EA/PA colleague, and only because they’re a lot younger than you are and they couldn’t possibly be giving valid advice or making sound suggestions without enough experience in the field to back it up?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

I talked to over 40 of my international colleagues and asked them for their one favorite tip on setting and managing priorities. They came up with some great ideas. One of my on-line mentors is Alex Mandossian and one thing I admire about him is the massive volume of work he can pump out. His secret?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 30, 2013

I usually try to mix it up by writing about work and also personal stuff. Last week I answered two questions and will paste them below. They cover appreciation and company perks. And since we are on the topic of appreciation. Granted, the work stuff is always easier to digest and apply in terms of tips and suggestions.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I can't stress enough how important I've found this to be--especially with people closest to you in your business. If you don’t like where you end up, reinvent, change the. grow big and strong and reach up and out to the sky before I hung. instantly smack yourself on the forehead and internally ask, "What in.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. Yes, interpersonal comms, IT related courses to keep up with the changes from when I started 30 years ago on an manual typewriter! If you can get a mentor n(within or outside of your company), that might help also.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

As I mentioned, I'm interviewing for a very high profile position next week for a Chairman of a major international company. 3) Have stress reduction and coping mechanisms in place. You may have to use your anger and stress to fuel being productive. I've been an EA on and off for years to pay the bills between various contracts.

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