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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin! Expert Travel Agents. Project Coordinators.

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The 2021 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

Productivityist

It’s a great read, sharing stories from David’s life and lessons he’s learned along the way. I had a chance to test drive the original Freewrite and decided to purchase the Freewrite Traveler because of its small footprint, portability, and e-ink display so that I can write without eye strain on my back deck.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? And based upon what I learned from Joan, that is truly so!

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? And based upon what I learned from Joan, that is truly so!

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Give a care? Give a share!

Loosely Speaking

Add it to the list of things to try again when I am retired. But she learned of the presence of scorpions and tarantulas in northern arizona and was concerned how much of a problem that would be for her in gardening. We love our local Farmers’ Market, but decided this year to take our grocery shopping to another level.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. This is a bad idea!

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The Power of the Strategic Partnership Whitepaper

Admin Awards

For Kathleen Earley, who recently retired as Executive Assistant to the President and CFO Emeritus at Salesforce and spent 50 years as an Admin, it’s all about staying ahead. “You may still have to do travel and expense reports, but you should look at everything from a larger mindset, a wider scope,” she says.