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Insights from a “Rock Star”: A Conversation with Joan Burge

Office Dynamics

OSU Administrative Professionals Hosted Joan Burge. Ohio State University Administrative Professionals Group hosted Joan Burge April 23, 2018, in an informal session called Insights From a Rock Star: A Conversation with Joan Burge. My number one is don’t ask for permission. It’s not personal.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Jamika Watson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Jamika Watson started attending the ELS Forum in DC in 2018, and we were immediately drawn to her energy and passion for the role. Jamika has grit and won’t let any obstacle stand in her way. A defining moment in my professional life was when I was asked if this was a job or a career. Black History Month Interview Series.

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

He can ignore e-mails, but it is hard to ignore me :) When you are copied on an e-mail, read the whole message, don’t just skim it. If you have been asked to do something and don’t fully understand what is expected of you, don’t be afraid to ask questions. There could be a message for you.

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Shining a Light on Black Assistants: It’s Not Black & White

Bonnie Low Kramen

I wrote an article in 2018 called “ Times Up for the Boss ” and I raise these ideas in our Be the Ultimate Assistant workshops. What I have thought about quite a lot is the word “boss,” which is derived from the Dutch word “baas.” It translates to the word “master,” as in “master and slave.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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