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The Role of Reason and Refinement in Productivity

Productivityist

Studies have shown that aligning work tasks with one’s internal clock can enhance cognitive function and productivity ( Foster & Kreitzman, 2004 ). This practice, deeply rooted in Japanese business culture, emphasizes the value of iterative, incremental changes in processes, reflecting a commitment to refinement in pursuit of excellence.

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Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

LEADERSHIP QUOTE How are we supposed to lead meaningful lives, understand our ‘why’, and develop the roadmap for our purpose if we don’t take the time to go through the most crucial and vital process to achieving success, thus creating the vision for our future?

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How to Name Your Business

Success

Throughout the process it is critical that you check potential names against a site such as GoDaddy.com , which can tell you—for free—if a URL is available. We considered hundreds of ideas, and bought 20 domain names and numerous trademarks in the process. We rolled it out to the public in 2004. That is the core of our brand.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

Olympia would embrace and enjoy the messiness of any process – the discussions, the rehearsals, and the renovations on the apartment – because that is what it takes to get the end results. In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like.

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The Heart of the Matter: My Tribute to Olympia Dukakis

Bonnie Low Kramen

I admit I will be processing this for some time, but I have some thoughts I want to share about my dear friend, former employer, mentor, and role model that do not appear in these articles. In 2004, I gave her the final draft of my book, “Be the Ultimate Assistant.” Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

After I moved to Edinburgh in 2004, I’ve worked in a series of roles which have all involved executive support at senior level. I actually don’t have a laptop at home and conduct all my organising, social media and emailing through my iPhone. Drop us an email edinburghpa@gmail.com or Tweet Us! We try to meet regularly too.

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Building on your skills

Loosely Speaking

She has also written an e-book that takes virtual assistants through the process of setting up their business. Subscribe to AZ VA Connections , the AZVAs newsletter, by sending an email request to ktcosmos@LooseEnds.net. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends.

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