Success

APRIL 9, 2024

When you hear the words “financial abundance,” few names resonate as powerfully as Tony Robbins. Today, more than four decades after he began teaching people how to achieve personal fulfillment and obtain the lives they seek, the towering 64-year-old native Californian is known the world over for his many practical lessons on achieving personal prosperity, health and wealth.

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APRIL 14, 2024

We continue to see organizations take a command and control approach to mandating set office days. Compliance with these blanket policies burns leadership resources, decreases retention, and erodes employee engagement. Gallup recently highlighted that 70% of leaders reported they don’t have the formal training to lead a distributed team—whether remote or hybrid.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 15, 2024

Like it or not, we all make mistakes in the workplace. But such setbacks don’t have to be disastrous. Using something known as “black box thinking,” you can turn mistakes and failures into positive learning opportunities that can accelerate your growth and even advance your career. What is Black Box Thinking? Black Box Thinking is a transformative process that comes from the aviation industry.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 9, 2024

The Art of Networking: A Guide for Assistants It can't be understated how important networking is for Assistants. I know it isn't something most Assistants particularly like doing; it is slightly out of our comfort zone. We have to put ourselves in the spotlight and talk about [.

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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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Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

Virtual meetings – often derided as impersonal and prone to technical glitches – can improve employee wellbeing and performance, a new study led by a Trinity Business School researcher has found. The research, conducted alongside Karin S. Moser (UniDistance Suisse, University of Queensland), Stefan Diestel (University of Wuppertal) and Isaac Alshaikh (South East Technological University Waterford), conducted during the ongoing shift to hybrid work environments and just published in the Journal o

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Success

APRIL 16, 2024

If laughter truly is the best medicine, then shouldn’t we all be laughing more at work, where we spend a third of our lives? Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Future employee performance productivity measures will extend beyond current parameters to include aspects like quality, innovation, employee well-being, and ethical practices, emphasizing the overall value created by workers rather than just their output. Artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in advancing and refining performance metrics, offering deeper analytics for efficiency.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 8, 2024

Choosing the right size organization is an important decision that can impact your career trajectory and professional fulfillment. As someone who has worked for and with large corporate behemoths, mid-size organizations and tiny struggling startups, I have experienced the benefits and drawbacks of each. Understanding these can help you make an informed decision about which environment will best support your career goals and work style.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 16, 2024

Big Picture Thinking for Assistants As an Assistant, it's easy to get lost in the details of your daily tasks. With so many different responsibilities and the constant demand for your attention, it can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture. However, big-picture thinking [.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 4, 2024

The nascent years of new ways of working in the late 80s and early 90s coincided with a widely held but soon to be discarded belief that the Japanese had cracked management practices. So it was perhaps inevitable that the principles of a process called just in time manufacturing – most famously applied in the factories of Toyota – should migrate to new forms of office design and the rapidly developing practice of flexible working.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 14, 2024

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie walks through business planning and building an effective rhythm of business as a strategic executive assistant and/or a chief of staff. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Sta

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Success

APRIL 7, 2024

Imagine if you asked a search engine a question and actually got an answer instead of a list of links. You could get all the information you were looking for without having to dig through multiple websites for the answer. Well, that future is here. Google has actually been testing their generative AI search since last May, but we’re hearing a lot more about it now.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The metaverse is an expanding network of 3D virtual worlds that supports social interaction, transcending conventional VR and AR by allowing interoperability and consistent user identities across platforms. Major tech innovations like Apple’s Vision Pro and the widely accessible Meta Quest 2 are key to the metaverse’s adoption, offering entry points through enhanced user experience and affordable VR.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 11, 2024

Managing Expectations: Building a Strong Relationship with Your Executive In the world of executive assistance, the relationship between an Assistant and their Executive is paramount. It's the foundation upon which successful collaboration is built. One of the critical aspects of this relationship is managing expectations. The better [.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. A growing topic of conversation in the workplace and beyond, menopause has become increasingly recognised in employment guidance. Having a sound understanding of both menopause and perimenopause in the workplace has therefore become vital for employers, with the new guidelines signalling a step forward in workplace inclusion.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

APRIL 17, 2024

By Bonnie Low-Kramen If bullying makes your head hurt, now we know why. According to Jennifer Fraser PhD , author of The Bullied Brain , the human brain is visibly harmed by the chronic stress and often devasting cruelty caused by prolonged bullying and incivility. PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in both adults and children. That’s the bad news.

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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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Success

APRIL 14, 2024

Organizing and accessing working memory are all types of executive function skills that are necessary for most types of travel—and people with ADHD sometimes struggle with these skills. This can make traveling for business or pleasure especially stressful. There are many factors like weather or traffic that are out of your control, but there are also tasks within your control that can be daunting.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Burnout is prevalent among modern workers; factors contributing to burnout include job-related stress, exhaustion, and a sense of inefficacy. To mitigate burnout, employees can benefit from incorporating various forms of physical exercise, such as cardiovascular activities and yoga. Companies like Asana, Google and more offer employee exercise programs that can improve personal health, productivity, and work-life balance.

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Productivityist

APRIL 17, 2024

In an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dale Whelehan , CEO of Four Day Week Global, we dive into the evolving landscape of work and the compelling argument for a four-day workweek. This discussion unfolds organically, touching on the profound benefits that a shortened workweek can offer not just to individual productivity and well-being but also to the broader societal and business landscapes.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 4, 2024

Ensuring Your One-to-One Meeting Stays in Your Executive’s Schedule For Assistants, the one-to-one meeting with their Executive is a pivotal point in your workweek. It's when you can align your tasks, clarify doubts, and ensure you're on the same page with your Executive. However, many Assistants often [.

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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

APRIL 4, 2024

A new poll of 2,000 people suggests that while 90 percent of business leaders think their performance management process is a success, only 55 percent of employees agree with them. According to the State of Performance Enablement report from Betterworks, there are significant disconnects between how organisational leaders and their employees and managers view their ability to perform optimally and maximise productivity.

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Jennie Lyon

APRIL 16, 2024

Email marketing is one of the most powerful instruments in a company’s marketing toolkit. Email marketing allows businesses to connect with their target audience, establish and nurture relationships with potential customers, drive sales, and increase revenue. However, to fully harness the power and benefits of email marketing, one must first focus on building a strong… The post How to Get Your First 1,000 Email Subscribers appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual

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Success

APRIL 10, 2024

If flight prices during the summer are any indication, travel will be at an all-time high in 2024. A recent study found that 50% of Americans are planning to travel more than they did in 2023. That means we’ll likely see crowded airports and stressed travelers. As someone who has been writing about travel for a decade, I have a pretty set routine when it comes to traveling.

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APRIL 14, 2024

The demand for coworking spaces is increasing due to the popularity of hybrid work models. Coworking spaces are becoming more attractive by offering amenities such as ergonomic chairs, healthy snacks, and barista-level coffee. Coworking spaces are a great way for businesses to network and collaborate with other businesses. 2024 is an exciting year in coworking, especially when looking at the trends.

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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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Productivityist

APRIL 10, 2024

In this month’s installment of our PM Talks series, Patrick Rhone and yours truly (Mike Vardy) dissect the multifaceted concepts of failure, choice, and the consequent growth that can emerge from these experiences. Through a series of engaging stories and personal reflections, we delve into how our perceptions of failure and the choices we make in response to it can profoundly shape our personal and professional lives.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2024

Transforming wasteful meetings into productive ones We all know that meetings are an essential way for teams to collaborate, share ideas, make decisions and progress projects. But we also know that many of those meetings are poorly run and unproductive and, of course, from an Assistant's point [.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 6, 2024

There is a typically telling and intelligent Pixar moment in the film A Bug’s Life in which an already well-lubricated mosquito goes up to a bar and orders a ‘Bloody Mary, O Positive’ The barman plonks a droplet of blood down on the bar. The mosquito sinks his proboscis into it, sucks it down in one go and promptly falls over. The mosquito doesn’t need a glass because that is for animals who have a problem with gravity.

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