Practically Perfect PA
JULY 28, 2016
We have so much to do and juggle over the course of one day that you don’t even think about the skills you use for all of the different tasks. How assistants manage this I don’t know… But we do! Let’s take a minute and look at what is inside an assistant tool kit. Minute Taking. Events Management.
Who's the Real Boss?
AUGUST 31, 2020
From proper formal Board minutes, to taking down the highlights or actions, as an experienced EA you need to be able to delve into your bag of tricks to bring out the right skills for minuting each and every meeting. What are the expectations of the meeting Chair? No one can tell you that. So, start reading!
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Office Dynamics
JULY 8, 2013
At my very first meeting which took place in my second month of employment, the leader of the group asked if anyone would be interested in helping out as a recording secretary. Veteran Business Thought leader, Mark Victor Hansen once said, “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect.
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. If you meet another executive assistant at a conference, check in with her a few weeks afterwards to see if you can help her out with anything.
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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 21, 2009
When I look at them however, I see someone who really knows their job and I know they could do it if only they would forget about what they can’t do and concentrate on what they can do. So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Don’t let self doubt take over. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
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.
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