Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Connection brings comfort and control.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant. Cross-mentorship encourages each department and team member to work consistently while staying current on new programs, processes, tips and more. We are all contributors to that mapping. Knowledge is power.

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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. What is your decison making process?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Some track things via Slack.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

You aren’t confident with some of the basic functions. If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year. Documenting your processes is the first step. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. When you integrate sharing – and creating – procedures into your onboarding process, it helps ensure a smooth transition for your new team members. sick leave, vacation, parental leave) and the process for requesting leave.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Do you wish you were more confident? Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. As you approach your day and throughout your day ask yourself questions like, “How can I streamline this process?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

These executive letters are one of the requirements for a Star Achievement Series® participant to receive their CEAP (Certified Executive Administrative Professional) designation. More confidence when addressing conflict in a way that leverages relationships. Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

She is an accomplished professional who holds the esteemed certification from IAAP as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and specializes in Organizational Management.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. It makes sense that employers are willing to pay a bit more for administrative professionals who have already proven their advanced proficiency in these areas. That’s how you earn the rewards.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Once you complete the setup process, you can start creating pages for your website. Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Most likely, your home and about pages were automatically created. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2023

As assistants, our executives may be completely satisfied with our skills and abilities today. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, you must embrace innovation and adaptability to stay relevant and indispensable as professionals. For others, finding the confidence and courage to take action on their ideas is daunting.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing up to that was part of my reflection and review process. Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. Skills Development 2. The questions are simple.

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My EA Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing up to that was part of my reflection and review process. Consider it a bit of ‘Vitamin Liz’ supporting you to march into 2024 feeling more confident and with self insight. I’d love you to consider them from both a personal and a professional standpoint. Skills Development 2. The questions are simple.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

How to comfortably and confidently showcase your value. From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Questions from your admin peers: Administrative Professional blogs, Facebook, and Linked In resources. The application process is open to everyone.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Next, Joan Burge took the stage with a strong message reminding us all why we’re really here, and how every professional can truly “Expand Your Influence.” Even the exercise itself brought many administrative professionals out of their comfort level — standing on a stage, presenting with a microphone in front of a room of 200 others.

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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

JULY 19, 2013

For administrative professionals, recording voicemail greetings and leaving voicemail messages is an inevitable part of the job. Although recording a voicemail can be intimidating, it is an important skill to master. Most administrative professionals spend a considerable amount of time on the phone.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

They need clear, confident instructions. As you demonstrate confidence, their confidence in you will grow. Breaking it down into bite-sized pieces will make the process more manageable for you and more easily acceptable for your executive. Suggest a trial and review period. Position it as an “investment.”.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

I was at the Las Vegas airport in the security line and was in line to pass my carry on through the screening process. A few are that you feel confident, peaceful, in control (not walked over), respected, like a peer or business partner and viewed as a leader. Related: Set Healthy Boundaries Webinar for Administrative Professionals.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 1, 2012

She has also held a board member position for the last two years with the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) and is certified to teach both the Level I and Level II Star Achievement Series an administrative program. The Next Generation Administrative Professional. The WOW Factor!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 9, 2015

Because it will keep you energized about going to work and build your bag of skills. Maintain your processes even during busy times. Most people fall off the wagon of their normal processes when things get really busy. But that is the very time you need to stick with your processes. A real win-win.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 25, 2022

I chose to become an executive assistant because I thought my skill set would be a great fit for the position. I was always intrigued with learning about office functionality and executive support processes. The superintendent knew I was taking classes and appreciated the initiative I had taken to improve my skills.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 22, 2012

Many organizations (such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals) offer certifications in office skill proficiency. Employers also look out for strong interpersonal skills, as well as organization and management skills, initiative, and most importantly, good judgment.

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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. In January of 2011, Our CEO and founder, Joan Burge, lost her husband of 34 years to Pancreatic Cancer. She titled this book, Underneath It All.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recently, I was conducting a full-day workshop for administrative professionals at a large organization. Be gentle in your persistence: It’ll reinforce your sincerity, likely earning their trust and a better attitude in the process. When You …………, then I.” can help influence change simply by making them aware.

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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. Just remember: You’re not deleting them.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Even finding an extra five minutes a day to work on your organization skills will add up over time. Being organized creates trust with your executive and those you support. What are some of the chief pain points for admins?

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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. This will also give your boss confidence when you bring a clean document to them that they can depend on you to do the best job possible.

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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. She often lists all associations in the back of her publication and has a wide network across the globe of resources for administrative professionals. (JF).

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems. So, have the confidence that this skill will come with practice and time, and by continuing to learn and understand as much as you can about the business you’re in.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Certified Executive Administrative Professional ( CEAP ) curriculum-based designation is awarded to those students communicating their interest to apply. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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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. 2: Does your organization need more effective systems and processes? BE A BRIDGE BUILDER. ’: 1: Are you implementing a new strategic plan? LEARN MORE ….

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

This platform, that was designed to connect skilled service providers with those who required skilled services, ended up revealing to me what would be the most savage and ruthless landscape of tens of thousands of ‘Joe Blows’ wanting to make a quick buck, regardless of whether they were skilled in the task requirement, or not.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

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. The first day of each month, I go through the monthly folder and sort the items into the appropriate numbered file to be processed through the course of the new month. Thats great!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking an active part in coordinating CyberCrimeCon (annual global cybersecurity conference) to streamline processes around international guests’ travel, negotiate with the hotels and sponsors to get discounts, and save additional costs by involving volunteers.

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