Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Lets enjoy our day together.© Why do we not use their full name? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. Lets enjoy our day together.© That is pretty dedicated.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. 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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. He's found having a PA a great thing now and says he wouldn't be without one again!!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? Along with our multiple work passwords, we have a password for our home computer, and if we sign up for Facebook, Twitter or any other website, we have another password to remember. Lets enjoy our day together.© Back to the drawing board.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. Lets enjoy our day together.© How true that is! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© Have a great day everyone! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. 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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© Although thingy will work in a crunch.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. Lets enjoy our day together.© I am remiss.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© You dont have time anyway! The recommended goal being 10,000 steps a day.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. 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. Don’t let self doubt take over.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. 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

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JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. 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

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" Lets enjoy our day together.© I also had a reception and dinner to attend that night at 6. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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APRIL 22, 2010

What’s more, at least two of us didn’t bother turning the phones to a vibrate mode. Aside from business and human etiquette of paying attention to the person you’re with, this is a complete waste of time. This wasn’t terribly surprising. It shouldn’t be for any dog owner. How do I know this?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. Lets enjoy our day together.© Needless to say -- it worked!

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© How do you plan to be funny in December?

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ▼ May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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