All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The onboarding process needs to be both thorough and flexible, catering to the unique needs and learning styles of each new hire while ensuring they receive all the necessary information to succeed. Share information on competitors and collaborators that overlap with our market and industry.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2015

When you are trying to create change, whether in a process or for the administrative community in your organization, it is much easier to be persuasive when there is a group. When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 17, 2018

There was no shortage of information, lessons, best practices, and thought-provoking conversations at the ATD Convention my team and I attended last week in San Diego. Beyond my notes, think about how you can apply this information starting this week or at least start planting the seeds in your brain. Purpose matters.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Inspiring others to be confident and walk in their confidence is what I love about my role. I fought through the stereotypes inflicted upon Administrative Professionals by learning more about the business, asking to be on projects, leading multiple projects, and making a point to have my voice and ideas heard and recognized.

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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? – Jackie Ludwig, CEO, LUMINI Network.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

It makes it easy to share information with anyone, no matter their location. A Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy allows you to maximize your visibility and capitalize on important career opportunities. Your portfolio also helps you set and track your goals.

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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. Frustrating, right?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

As Joan explained, neither her career, nor this signature annual gathering, is about “training” — it’s about making work lives substantially BETTER for administrative professionals in every stage of their careers, and carving out the administrative path as a career of choice for high-performing and high-potential individuals.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Show that you know how to collaborate and rally a group around a common goal. Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. You’re not “self-promoting;” you’re simply sharing information. Become an advocate for yourself! The more you speak about facts and results, the easier it is.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

When Joan was in the process of writing a book for administrative professionals she was also dealing with the heartbreak of seeing her husband, Dave, bravely battle this disease. Here’s an informational video from Jai Pausch to get you started. She titled this book, Underneath It All. Learn about cancer of the pancreas.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Because I have a great deal of information to share with you, I will break it down into several Blog posts so be sure to check them out. Here is what she said: "When you think about, a business partner and administrative professional spend more waking hours together than most married couples. Can you believe it?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Because I have a great deal of information to share with you, I will break it down into several Blog posts so be sure to check them out. Here is what she said: "When you think about, a business partner and administrative professional spend more waking hours together than most married couples. Can you believe it?

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Administrative Professionals Interviewing Confidence Policies 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 15, 2012

Make your meetings count and come prepared with relevant questions you need answers to or with information your boss needs to know. Give your boss a reason to have confidence in you. Write down any direction or information they give you when you are meeting with them and follow up on items they have requested previously.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative office professional. Unfortunately many administrative professionals are not taken seriously. Establish goals and state expectations. Be a mentor.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative office professional. Unfortunately many administrative professionals are not taken seriously. Establish goals and state expectations. Be a mentor.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. You can access more information about coaching with Joan virtually or in person. It goes back to what I said about your career goals and aspirations.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

What I really liked about ODI’s concurrent sessions is that they all relate directly to the executive assistant and administrative professional of today. They inspire greatness and confidence in us, and build us to return as better employees with in our organizations. Look at your vision, your values and your goals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 16, 2010

When I was in school the teachers drilled proofing skills into us as they taught us the goal was to create the best product we could and proofing was part of the process to do that. I think the goal should really be the same as my teachers taught me -- to have the most professional and accurate looking document that we can.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. With each message we'll introduce a speaker and share with you a little bit about them as well as why we chose them to be a presenter at the 19th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Albert Einstein.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals. You can’t project confidence if you aren’t ,” she said, “ Dress with intent.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Joan invites executives to speak from their side of the desk and that can be enlightening to administrative professionals. I was stunned at the perspectives these executives shared with their administrative professionals. You can’t project confidence if you aren’t ,” she said, “ Dress with intent.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Skills Negotiating Clothes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

This proven program has been updated 15 times thus bringing timely and relevant information to administrative assistants, executive assistants, and administrators in Fortune 500 corporations and mid- to small-size organizations across industries. For More Information & Course Enrollment. See cancellation policy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

I was surprised at how easy it was for me to talk about my goals and thoughts about what I was looking for in a career. I have gained confidence in what I do from reading and writing about it. Yes, blogging has helped me to see that I have a lot to share in my profession and it has given me confidence to go and try for more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The career path to a Chief of Staff sometimes isn’t as clear cut as one would like but we know Administrative professionals are interested in learning how to get there. Those relationships are crucial to effectively execute the goals and vision of the organization. EXPAND YOUR FOCUS. ” QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER …. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Try starting your own information sharing at work. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand.

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