Success

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I didn’t want to live my parents’ dream for me: I wanted to live my dream for myself,” she says. Food Network finally picked it up, but only for two seasons. There were times she felt like giving up, but she learned to see failure as an inevitable part of honoring her dream to be a chef. Negotiate like a man.

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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. Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

But I’m excited to stretch out into something new and for conceiving, planning and executing the first product: an adventure I dreamed up called 50-50-50 in which Honey Pot, eight others and I hiked 50 miles, biked 50 miles and canoed 50 miles, all in one five-day weekend. Maybe you can learn from my journey. I wake up at 2:30 a.m.

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 27, 2017

They reveal our personalities in ways we like, when we display artwork or décor we’re proud of, and in ways we may feel shy about, when people see the inside of that closet we haven’t been able to clear out. I know it would be great to just call in an organizer to fix your messy partner, but it doesn’t work that way.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. She is living it up. What is going on this week? I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Many are not shelved in the self-help section, but each will open up new roads into your wide-open future. When the tribe gets fed up with Seagull’s constant barrel-rolls and high-speed near-misses, the elders exile him to the ends of the earth. You’d better learn to lead yourself first. Rising Strong by Brené Brown.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 20, 2022

Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to checkout the Assistants LEAD animation video here. She loved reading, collected National Geographic magazines, and absorbed information about everything at a rate that made it difficult to keep up with if you didn’t like learning. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Leadership is about empathy.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 13, 2019

I don’t know what the new space will be like, so I’ll focus on creating strategies they can use anywhere. When a company is small, especially if it’s just one person, procedures and methods happen organically and are easily learned by everyone. And suddenly chaos is busting out all over. If so, is there room in there?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

As a savvy assistant working in the modern business world moving at supersonic speed, you must learn how to lead yourself in order to be at the top of your game, remain on the cutting edge and be prepared for the future. If you don’t, someone else will. Develop persuasion and negotiation skills. Focus vs. multitask.

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

If you’re wondering how working from your living room in your bunny slippers can possibly lead to success as an entrepreneur, don’t worry. According to a recent Forbes article, freelancers will make up nearly half of the workforce by 2020. Negotiating. In What’s Your Financial Back-Up Plan? Versatility.

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Virtual Moxie

MARCH 3, 2015

I don''t believe that their not having me do it was because they were open and trusting. They weren''t fearful, but they were pretty stupid on all counts; they had something super valuable to protect, and they didn''t protect it. My contract is non-negotiable. That''s stupid and it''s risky. Am I fear-based?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 20, 2013

June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Don''t know/no answer. Don''t know/no answer. Messmer added, "It''s a misperception that soft skills can''t be learned or honed.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Magazine Subscriptions.

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On The Job

JUNE 6, 2013

Read this story I did for Gannett/USA Today and learn how to make better decisions (and possibly avoid a hair disaster of epic proportions). That''s why Dan Heath says more people need to learn better strategies in making employment decisions. Before buying a product, we often check what other people are saying about it online.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 14, 2011

Sometimes, we have such a laser focus on what we want, that we are thrown by the inevitable issues that come up with clients, finances, technology, or our own occasional missteps. Things are bound to happen that seem to put a kink in our plans, and, the truth is, we can’t control that. Things won’t always go your way.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Last month T-Mobile, as part of their ‘ Business Sense ’ campaign, carried out a survey on business growth, via the social networking site, Linked In. Word of mouth is a significantly more successful marketing tool than advertising; not only that but it is also cost-effective; which is a necessity for business start-ups. Share This.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e.

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 9, 2011

Follow me on t witte r. Working on extended hours might just be OK once in a while but doing that over and over up to a point that it becomes a habit can only mean two things: You’re either workaholic or mismanaging your work. The only problem is you don’t have enough time. Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

T here is a temptation at times to lionize the self-employed for taking control of their occupational future. This is especially true when it comes to finances, as many of the benefits that we take for granted were collectively bargained for through years of protest and negotiation. In fact, it might even suck.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The issue of pay is cropping up at all levels in organizations. Cinnick says it will be the “pivotal” employees who will have some leverage in negotiating increased pay, although it will also depend on the industry. He advises when negotiating for pay, you should: Time it right. You want to negotiate from your original salary.”

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Technology in the past decade has been developing at a furious pace, and from what I read it is expected to speed up even more. Companies are very interested in reducing costs, and they therefore embrace technology to keep up their levels of competitiveness with others in the same industry. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Read my blog.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As enlightened as I think I am on issues around discrimination, I learned a great deal from speaking with Spencer, Aaisha, Melba, and several other Black colleagues who preferred to remain anonymous. I wrote an article in 2018 called “ Times Up for the Boss ” and I raise these ideas in our Be the Ultimate Assistant workshops.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

What Admins have tried that didn’t work in improving employee morale and creating a great culture, that we all can learn from! Admins hold a LOT of power — the problem is, they don’t always believe that to be true. Many employees are fearful of sharing concerns with an executive, but they don’t mind telling an Admin.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. You have to be able to think strategically and offer solutions rather than simply carry out requests. In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 10, 2013

Whereas customer service is and has always been all about communication, Mr. Gallagher’s book provides us with a few of the skills used in hostage negotiations, crisis counseling, and police work in order to handle the worst situations calmly and professionally. ” At this point you have already agreed with them.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

With the new opportunities global markets provide, small businesses often see job growth and productivity increase by up to 20 percent. I often share with entrepreneurs some of the pitfalls and best practices I learned through my experiences offshoring products to China. As an exporting venture grows, it needs more in-house support.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Hold the space please? What are the dates you can cancel by? It is always worth asking.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The following is a list of the top 5 characteristics that make up bad bosses and how you can deal with their behavior. Don’t wait around the water cooler, listening to the rumor mill. Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. and you don’t arrive until 9 a.m.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

DECEMBER 16, 2013

T he term “self-sabotage” is thrown about a lot these days, but it’s only ever meant one thing: Self-sabotage is when you know you should be doing better – that it would be easy for you to do better, in fact – but you just can’t seem to get motivated. The business learning curve is steeper and longer than almost anyone imagines.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Get better payment terms by negotiation. Some utilities companies get panicked if you don’t pay and they will offer you a monthly payment plan, take it. Just one thing don’t do it to fellow small business owners, they need their money just as much as you do. You want a little more. You want the whole tree."

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 22, 2011

  Learn how to recognize your signs of stress and put actions into place to eliminate it. You'll find me attending Integrity Days - a day a month put aside only to catch up on things (business or personal) I haven't finished. Schedule some uninterrupted, non negotiable down time for yourself. Best De-stress.

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Ideas.Ted

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The primary focus of the negotiations at COP26 has been on carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — are burned, as well as by forest fires, land-use changes and natural sources. It powered homes, industries and opened up the planet to travel. So will rainfall.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Hopefully you’re waking up to the gratitude and abundance movement and using it to make your life and business better. But there’s something you need to know… Simply committing to an attitude of Abundance doesn’t equate to defeating Scarcity. . The Secret, ya know? You’ve heard it. All this is good stuff.

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On The Job

JANUARY 12, 2010

One of first things a woman must learn is that just because she is excited about her pregnancy, it doesn’t mean everyone else feels the same, Greenfield says. Greenfield says that by coming up with a game plan for the pregnancy and the maternity leave, career women can more successfully navigate the new world of being a working mom.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

I don''t do a lot of outsourcing, but offering up guests spots here at Productivityst has started me down that path. In order to outsource right, you need to have a plan on what should be done by others and what shouldn''t, and this guest post from Clarissa Steinhöfel offers some plans to that effect.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. Don’t rely on positive word-of-mouth alone to be successful, you must be pro-active. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more. You want the whole tree."

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