Success

MARCH 16, 2023

But learning to manage and respond appropriately to the negative emotions that can accompany our workdays isn’t just a means to avoiding hushed conversations and looks of confusion. Financier Warren Buffet shared a valuable piece of advice from a mentor concerning handling emotions in Gillian Zoe Segal’s book Getting There: A Book of Mentors.

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Success

MARCH 14, 2022

Eventually, Carrie became a best-selling book and a successful movie, and King’s ensuing books have sold more than 350 million copies, with myriad others being made into profitable television and film projects. Hopkins has written 18 books, including How to Master the Art of Selling , which has sold more than 1.4 million copies.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A new book offers a fresh perspective on why women’s career growth may have stalled and provides solutions for how women in business can overcome internal barriers to success. The Mirrored Door concept originates from Taaffe’s book, “The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place.”

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. She was fabulous! Venues have a high and low season.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. She was fabulous! Venues have a high and low season.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. What’s motivating and animating them?

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Success

AUGUST 20, 2021

Cardone owns seven companies and manages a real estate portfolio worth more than $2 billion. Along the way, he learned valuable lessons about reaching success, which he shared in his popular book, The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure. Making sure they can both pursue their dreams takes compromise.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2021

Others are negotiating a hybrid schedule with a few days in-office. Companies should acknowledge that in a post-pandemic world, CEOs, executives and managers can build systems to improve workers’ well-being. Harter discusses each area and more in Gallup’s new book, Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams.

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Success

MAY 5, 2022

Sometimes, “if-then” planning needs to account for doing something challenging when you don’t want to, rather than managing external difficulties. For example, you might be trying to write your book on the side , which means writing either before or after work each day. Now, what’s not in your control is the answer you receive.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Last Saturday was our annual Apple Festival here in my little Maine town, my youngest granddaughter had to be at the field for soccer pictures at 8:20 am, my oldest granddaughter needed a ride to and from work, the local library was holding their book sale and my favorite metaphysical store was holding a special autumn equinox event.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Firstly the QTC Triangle. Is it quality, time or cost?

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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2018 Suppliers 2017 Social Media 344

Success

JULY 19, 2022

Since joining the company eight years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits. I look at it as ‘The American Reality,’” says Jeffrey Gitomer, best-selling author of the Little Red Book of Selling and the Little Gold Book of YES! Now, he was out of a job.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 29, 2015

Booking business travel can be a lengthy process. Apps are taking advantage of this user fatigue by aiming to make booking travel a simple and quick process. Recently launched private jet charter app, Victor aims to bridge the gap between industry knowledge and ease of online booking. Yes, is the simple answer.

Travel 100

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Manager Support. Managing Office Technology. Supporting Multiple Managers. Task and Project Management. Time Management.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2022

And perhaps instead of a couple people who started a company, there’s now a C-suite and another layer of management on the way. Smith, a professor in the department of organizational behavior and faculty director of executive education at the Case Weatherhead School of Management. 3 Relationship Management. 1 Self-Awareness.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

It is quite common now to have help with travel arrangements as most companies do employ an outside supplier to book flights, hotels and car hire. Potentially you could be missing out on a better deal booking directly. CTI are one of the 15 top travel management companies in the UK. So much easier and less time consuming!

Travel 100

Travel Management Agencies Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away.

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Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

The Marq

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

There are far too many books out there than any of us have time to read and fully digest. There are books, blogs and podcasts that have had a dramatic effect on me. Here are the shortcuts to each section: Books Blogs Podcasts Enjoy! Books You may find some books listed multiple times, albeit, under different categories.

Learning 40

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Maybe, you have an upcoming itinerary with numerous pre booked services, across 5 cities worldwide.

Travel 153

Travel Negotiating Customer Service Expenses 153

Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A word of caution: Brushing your teeth, taking your meds and reading self-help books is self-maintenance, not self-care. Inspire: Read or listen to books in order to lift your spirit. Understand the maker’s vs. manager’s schedule. Side hustlers are Makers and Managers at different times, but tend toward managing.

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Goals Health Stress Social Media 312

Success

AUGUST 29, 2023

Our employee population and past engagement helps drive our negotiations for rates. We work closely with our broker to benchmark programs based on their own book of business and industry surveys, so what are common needs or offerings other companies provide, and will that work for our population?”

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Age discrimination occurs when a manager or boss treats an applicant or employee less favorably due to their age, which applies to younger people with less experience as well as older people who are close to retirement age. More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2014

It can be quite a daunting task asking assistants to negotiate corporate rates with hotels. It is obviously a lot easier booking hotels either through a 3 rd party website like booking.com or just accepting the hotel’s rack rate. Here are my tips for negotiating corporate rates with local hotels.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Travel Suppliers Restaurants 100

Success

JUNE 2, 2023

Matt Abrahams, a lecturer at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, is the author of the forthcoming book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. Just as you would negotiate a salary with comparisons, it is important to highlight data that could benefit the implementation of your idea.

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Health Salary Confidence Payroll 264

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The dynamics of this relationship are at the heart of effective business operations, ensuring the seamless execution of tasks, the navigation of often complicated negotiations, and the establishment of lasting connections. A great EA expertly reads the room, and is able to understand, manage, and resolve conflict.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The solution to every problem you’ve ever had is written in a self-improvement book somewhere. Here’s an alternative list of self-improvement books that you may have missed. Self-Improvement Books About Overcoming the Odds. These books will show you how. Best Self-Improvement Books About Following Your Heart.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. Maybe, you have an upcoming itinerary with numerous pre booked services, across 5 cities worldwide.

Travel 100

Travel Negotiating Customer Service Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2019

Planners utilize their project management. They add value to an organization by drawing upon their knowledge of the hospitality industry to manage expenses and minimize risk by negotiating the best all-around rates and paying attention to contract terms. There is a template for this document in my book by the way.).

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

When the pressure is on to find an impressive venue to wow your clients, or source the ideal training venue for your delegates, or book the perfect executive meeting room, it’s good to know that help is at hand. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. A low stress solution.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Success

JULY 5, 2021

“Lions are the kings of the jungle, and it’s a jungle out there, so you’ve got to be king,” Khaled writes in his book The Keys , a virtual syllabus in understanding his mindset for success. Dreams aren’t always safe after they come true, even if that’s usually the point where the book or the movie comes to an end. Endorsements.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 10, 2013

Gallagher, a practicing psychotherapist and the author of many customer service books who has trained over 20,000 people on how to handle the most daunting situations with customers while improving their confidence and an organization’s customer relations. The Customer Service Survival Kit was written by Richard S.

Customer Service 40

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 19, 2016

If you do book business travel to Berlin remember to download their city guide for business travellers. Roomex.com is the leading online hotel booking platform for business travel. By booking with Roomex our clients secure the best available corporate rate at over 550,000 hotels worldwide. Learn more.

Travel 100

Travel Negotiating Learning Management 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 6, 2017

If you missed them, take a peek here: 3 Reasons to Never Skip Salary Negotiation When Accepting a New Job. Did you know that you have the most leverage for negotiation before you get hired? Managing Multiple Managers: 3 Tips for Success. News & World Repot and Ivy Exec’s Executive Perspective’s over the past week.

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2017 Negotiating Resume Salary 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of my highly-requested topics is a speech that is based on my best-selling book, “Become an Inner Circle Assistant,” which explores various ways assistants can partner with management to pursue excellence and create effective, productive work teams that have real impact on the bottom line.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2015

Minimise bookings with band & DJ packages. Depending of the length of your event, whether it be a day, evening or late night event, you will need to manage the music accordingly. If you decide to have both a DJ and live band then you might be faced with double booking issues.

Negotiating 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 25, 2016

You don’t need the extra hassle of searching for hotels, comparing and negotiating rates, keeping within budget and policies, chasing receipts and invoices at the end of the month… We understand. Win a hotel break in Berlin with Roomex. You have enough on your plate. The ink never dries on your to-do list.

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