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JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Helene Sinclair July 21, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. I now have to do another presentation on Monday, but this time with my new knowledge on how to do it better. Thanks, Patricia July 21, 2009 Danielle McGawsaid.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia April 10, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. I make time every day to either go to Curves or go for a walk. March 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. July 30, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Hélène Sinclairsaid. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ▼ January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. October 10, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. February 03, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World. October 02, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Acronyms are annoying.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)?

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 3, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 3 January, 2009 P.S. I Love You Is the P.S. passé? I come from a time when many people used the P.S. so it is no wonder in my e-mail messages I often put a P.S. P.S. means post script. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Good stuff.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 September, 2009 The Advertising Game Advertising is effective thats for sure. I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. link] February 22, 2009 busymomof4said. February 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? I had taken time off to raise my daughter and when I came back computer technology had gone from DOS to Windows and the Internet was becoming very popular. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ▼ April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MARCH 20, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JULY 26, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! July 30, 2009 Anonymoussaid. 0188 = ¼ 0189 = ½ 0190 = ¾ I learned this trick some time ago but I do not think it is widely known. July 31, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Hi Jennifer.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

© 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? The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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