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APRIL 22, 2012

April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of National Administrative Professionals' Day, a holiday that recognizes the more than 13 million people working in administrative assistant and admin support roles in the U.S., For the holiday, Staples.com conducted a survey to discover people's perceptions of the office admin.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

In the past year, we’ve expanded our global community of administrative professionals exponentially and offered more free content than ever before. Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang!

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! Get a copy for every administrative professional in your organization. You may, for example, be demure when dealing with a group of upper management people. How about several cases of the book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. They are involved in every aspect of the person’s life and business, managing every detail. What if you need someone to do both?

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AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Now is a perfect opportunity to seriously consider and take positive action in regards to the 18 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence at Red Rock Resort, in Las Vegas, NV, next September 27-30, 2011. That sounds SO FAR AWAY when we’re thinking about entertaining, holiday shopping and year-end activities. I know, I know!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Now is a perfect opportunity to seriously consider and take positive action in regards to the 18 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence at Red Rock Resort, in Las Vegas, NV, next September 27-30, 2011. That sounds SO FAR AWAY when we’re thinking about entertaining, holiday shopping and year-end activities. I know, I know!

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

This video will help prepare you for 2017 and it can’t help but put you in the holiday spirit, too. In this brief webinar with Office Dynamics, we cover quick and impactful tips on goal setting and branding. Watch the webinar replay, Goal Setting and Branding for 2017. Resources From the Goal Setting Webinar.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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APRIL 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

For instance, waiting for a meeting participant to choose a date, waiting for someone to order something that I need to do my job, waiting for someone to call me back, waiting for someone to get back from holidays and then to top it off they don’t put their out-of-office assistant on so you have no idea why they havent gotten back to you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Now I am off for a weeks holiday at the cottage with my daughter and grandson. Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:20 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being funny , comedian Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

WORK/LIFE BALANCE We do spend more time at work than at home, but we should try to keep a balance and when we go home, we should be in home mode and when we take holidays, stay away from work (remotely or physically). I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! " Warning!

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JULY 9, 2010

Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Have a great summer everyone and enjoy your holidays when they come. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Excellent material!

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:28 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Atlanta , Atlanta Aquarium , High Museum of Art , Life Summit , OfficeArrow Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I can hardly wait.

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , booking meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Excellent material! " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrative professionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. You couldnt survive if you werent. Excellent material!

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JANUARY 10, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Excellent material!

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MARCH 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Excellent material!

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.

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JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , encouragement , I think I can , low self esteem , self confidence Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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JULY 20, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? A resource like this is great for anyone that either works in the administrative field or wants to. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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APRIL 27, 2009

They have about 9 lawyers, 2 paralegals, 1 receptionist (me), and a office manager. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Excellent material!

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. There is help out there and it is usually closer than you think.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , my favourites , useful links , useful sites Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Excellent material! " Warning!

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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APRIL 5, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Excellent material!

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MARCH 20, 2010

I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Excellent material!

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AUGUST 8, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , fashion counts , what you wear to the office Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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