Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

  I love her article because productivity is not always about doing more work.  Do you have any great articles that you'd like to share?    Have you written any great articles on organizing and productivity?  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! What Have You Read?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

In this article I’m going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that you can easily access your client information and know exactly where your clients are in your programs. Learn how YOU can create an efficient and organized office in 7 EASY steps, and receive free how-to articles at [link].

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you ever feel discouraged, just remember that there have been and are people out there just like you right now. You have to make yourself shine through the crowd. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Advertise What Its Like to be a Male Admin By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 13, 2007 Filed Under: H ere is a little blurb about myself in an article that I wrote recently: Being a male administrative assistant in a predominantly female profession is something everyone asks me about.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

One Monday morning, while digging through their typically cluttered inboxes, Jeremy and Adam came up with a concept to develop a dead-simple reminder system, based entirely in email, that would let them stay on top of important emails without having to create complicated rules or learn any new systems.   Get your calendar on the go. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.    The other day I was reading a great article on 7 Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Alertness written by Stepcase Lifehack.    Want more ideas, check out this article. Sit up straight and breath from your belly! Get physical! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

  At the beginning of the year, I read a number of blog posts and articles from people that said they would pick anywhere from 1 to 5 words to focus their year.    " The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.   2010 my theme focus was CONSCIOUS HEALTH. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn more! After reading article that taking a "luxury" break is better (happiness=better work), I no longer deny.   Keep reading to learn more! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! QUESTION: When you are stuck in overwhelm, how do you get unclogged? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy?   Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. Smart Phone!! And it's a PHONE!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

  (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Productivity Tools 75 really useful iPad tips and tricks - Updated: Save time using your new iPad with these handy tips : [link] (post) -- Graham Barlow and John Brandon pulled this article together.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Telemarketing is my number one annoyance in advertising and as soon as I answer the phone and get that few seconds of dead air, that is my queue to hang up. Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Oh, I agree.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

It is exciting when you get that phone call to tell you that you were selected for the job you applied for. Even though you probably have been doing this type of work for years, it is a new position, in a new location with new policies and procedures to learn, and you are dealing with new people.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2009

When I worked from home, my mother called at any time and I just didn't feel that I could say to her "Mum, this is my time for working, can I get back to you" After all, I answered the phone didn't I? Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! See you there! Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Keep reading for the short article. Tip of the week: Boost productivity with the best to-do list Residency Program Connection, May 11, 2010 Want to receive articles like this one in your inbox? Keep reading for the short article. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   The big TO DO list. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I have been reading Productive and Organized for some time and the articles and tips are very effective not only for me personally but also for my business.  The article “ Don't Get Your Time Stolen -- 6 Mistakes to Avoid ” was terrific [.] I also downloaded a small cell phone application called Jotter.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. A good office professional must be able to greet clients, answer phones, and interact pleasantly, politely, and cordially. OfficeArrow.com has a great article discussing the "43 folder filing system." Get involved.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Need a speaker/presenter?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

So just wanted to say hello to all my international readers too! :) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

  JaniceSimon   What clutters up Twitter -- convos between people who should either DM, email or talk on phone & those who repeat post several x's per day.   Check out [link] for various articles on the pros and cons. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Not valued.unfollowed.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  I was reading an article on Mashable.com the other day that suggested Pay Off Debt by Parallel Focus was one of the better ones on the iPhone. Here is a great article On CBS about Getting Your Finances in Order in 5 Days.   Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" Be kind to your new hires and available to answer their questions and help them learn the ropes. Thanks for a great article. The first week on the job can be very overwhelming.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2023

Fax me a copy of that minute-by-minute breakdown and let’s chat. When your email chain reaches more than five back-and-forth responses, it’s time to pick up the phone. Instead, pick up the phone, have a quick chat, close the loop and move on. Pick up that phone. The good news is, you can. No more long email chains.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I just love your article!! Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Its and Its Learned vs. Learnt Lets versus lets Listing job responsibilities May,Should, Must may/might and can/could Me or Myself?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Youve been networking your little tail off.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2010

And you can become visible by getting involved in your professional community, attending trade association meetings, entering industry contests and award shows, writing articles, giving speeches, publishing an informative blog , generating news about your business, and staying in touch with former clients. You have to be visible.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

  If you like this topic, you might also want to read my take on it here: Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow!   @Make has created a video that shows you how to set up your mail box so that every time the door is opened, you get an alert on your smart phone!  What Have You Read?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

But obsolete journal articles and memos that serve no real long-term purpose can be tossed or shredded. You might need to shut your door, turn off your phone, ignore your email, or even work from home on that day – but your boss will probably be so thrilled at your initiative that she’ll do whatever it takes to help you succeed! 

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

     Understand There Are Various Levels of Gratitude My colleague Meggin McIntosh wrote an excellent article on the 5 Levels of Gratitude.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net, or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Many new readers to this site have read my productivity articles and think that I’m all about being hyper-productive. I’ve talked about how I’m trying to develop patience in my parenting article,  How to Become a Patient Parent , but these tips really apply to everyone. Read  this article for some practical tips.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Pick a half-dozen little items that can be completed in 5 minutes each or less (an email you need to send, a phone call to make, something to look up on the internet.) a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. Of course, there are the phone calls and urgent emails from clients I have to field. Sending copy by fax or FedEx. Spending half the day on the phone. Dean: When the phone rings … I answer it. The phone is ringing.

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