LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

Email 66

Email Management Confidence Policies 66

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 15, 2012

In the admin/boss working relationship however you do have an edge since it is you who schedules your executive’s calendar. Give your boss a reason to have confidence in you. Once they have that confidence you are off to a great start. Both parties have a responsibility and work to do to make it work.

Confidence 100

Confidence Calendars Goals Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. No surprises! Choose New.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In times like these, it is unclear what the future of work will look like for Administrative Professionals – at home, at the office or a mix of both? “Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly — choose a cadence to start with, and put it on the calendars,” she says. “So we went with KISS — Keep It Simple Silly.”

Policies 52

Policies AT&T Environment Collaborate 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. It is wise to take a moment and evaluate the situation.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try. I think I can, I think I can.&#

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? What about your work space? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Here are some ideas: Daily Calendars Technology is not perfect and neither are humans. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. Or because so many leaders are independent, they place events on their own calendars and forget to inform their administrative partner. Shared calendar.

Management 100

Management 2016 Calendars Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. Minute taking made easier. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? You have to be respectful of your neighbours. If you have ever worked in a cube you will know what I mean.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I have had some pretty limp handshakes in my day that made me want to immediately take my hand back and shake it out -- Ewww!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We sat down with an extraordinary group of Admin panelists who spoke on the Power of the Strategic Partnership: – Major difference between serving as an Administrative Professional and one who also serves as a Strategic Partner. – How do you prepare yourself to become a Strategic Partner? – CONFIDENCE AND HUMILITY.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement Mentoring 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? The same can be said for employees. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Administrative stress levels are higher due to changing priorities and fast deadlines. Think the best of others.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Mentoring 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Process your emails OUT of your inbox and into a TASK or CALENDAR appointment so you get them into your system for follow up, tracking, and completion. Being organized creates trust with your executive and those you support.

Travel 100

Travel Filing Forms Skills 100