Success

MARCH 24, 2022

Because one day, about six months into my rejection marathon, I opened my inbox to find an email from McGraw-Hill, a major New York publisher, wanting to buy the international rights for Find Your Courage. Don’t waste your rejections; learn and grow from them. It wasn’t easy, but I hung in there and I’m so glad I did. Pretty cool?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 23, 2023

In this episode, Claudette talks about her journey as an assistant, tips for calendar management, delegating, evolving as the job evolves, email management, and dealing with difficult executives. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

You have applied for a job and after 15 days you receive an automated email that mentions you’re not selected for the role. They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. Think about it this way. You are the candidate.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Success

AUGUST 9, 2022

I usually just ask for a word of advice via email, but most of them talked to me on the phone and offered to read my essays and share feedback. And especially hard to do for a straight-A student who is good at playing the game, learning the rules, getting the A. I got an email from Harvard inviting me to the interview phase.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There are so many new learning opportunities and amazing speakers to look forward to! I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. If you are attending this year, please connect with me! And they do!

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

To keep attracting the best candidates and clients for your recruitment agency, you need to have a good hang of writing exceptional recruiting emails. Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process.

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Karen Vivarelli

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We chatted about whether the course was the right fit for her because Krystal was already working with clients at this stage and she wanted to make sure she was going to be learning the right skills and tools before signing up. What types of things have you had to learn to become a VA? What’s the hardest thing about being a VA?

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2022

On your résumé and during interviews, highlight transferable skills that will help you add value to an employer with potentially changing business objectives. In a socially distanced world, virtual interviews have largely replaced in-person ones, and email has become even more important during the initial hiring stage.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

You have applied for a job and after 15 days you receive an automated email that mentions you’re not selected for the role. They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. You are the candidate. Recruiter’s_Name] 2.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Meeting those objectives requires commitment to learning in areas such as leadership development and soft skills education. Investing your time in professional development programs demonstrates a commitment to continual learning and self-improvement. It may even require advanced coaching in specialized areas such as real estate sales.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.    I'm interviewing various industry experts and asking them about their product or program launches.  Thank you for your willingness to share some of your mistakes and lessons learned so that others could benefit!

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Email is still, by a wide margin, the best way to reach out to both prospective clients & candidates. Trillions of emails get sent every year, but most end up being ignored. To increase the chances of your emails getting replied to, you need great email subjects & messages. Best regards, 2. Best regards, 3.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. When she started Backstage, Arlan went all in on this idea.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.    Occasionally, I'll interview industry experts and ask them about their product or program launches.    Before I get into the interview, let me tell you a little about this amazing woman.  Now you can!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

So you’ve bagged a job interview, you’ve picked your outfit, you’ve researched the company and planned a few answers. You think you’ve done well and might just have got the job when the interviewer says to you… ‘do you have any questions? The post What questions should assistants ask at an interview?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Sarah talks about the challenges and rewards of being an EA, learning to adapt, and the importance of having fun with colleagues to cultivate a thriving culture. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AI can help companies hire the right employees, take over the interview process, and power today’s chatbots — which enable HR departments to spend less time answering basic questions. Machine Learning and IoT sensors and cameras can help you keep track of who comes in and out, as well as provide notifications for any unusual activity.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Well, not only do I interview Annie in this conversation, but she also interviews me. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. Annie was originally on this show back in 2019 ( Episode 26 ), and I’m excited to have her back!

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Karen Vivarelli

AUGUST 4, 2020

Despite a world pandemic sweeping the world at the time the course started, Kate and the other women in the VA Course all banded together to support each other in learning something new. I have learned the hard way. What types of things have you had to learn to become a VA? What’s the hardest thing about being a VA?

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On The Job

MAY 17, 2021

For some, it was learning to set boundaries during their workday so they could go for walks or spend time with family. I've interviewed Milkman before, and as a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, she often delves into the "why" of human behavior.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

CONNECT WITH JODI Jodi on LinkedIn Jodi on Facebook Book recommendation -> Living Loving and Learning by Leo F. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Well, today I found an email I wrote to myself in March 2020 where I documented the idea of writing this list of tools, so I figured it’s time. Google Workspace The first thing you need when you launch a business is an email address, and better yet, an email address with your own domain name.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2019

I recently received an email from Joan in her trademark professional encouraging style. I realize many of you received this email and maybe additional emails celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our profession. I admire and appreciate the diversity of our group; there is so much to learn from every experience level.

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Success

APRIL 5, 2023

I was also pregnant with my fourth child, had two kids attempting the hot mess that was remote learning, a husband stealing parts of my desk for his Zoom calls and about all the chaos possible. In a recent KinderCare Learning Companies study with Harris Poll, 41% of participants said hybrid models are ideal, an increase of 5% from 2022.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

To explore corporate food solutions or place a catering order, visit ezcater.com. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 7, 2023

To explore corporate food solutions or place a catering order, visit ezcater.com. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

Visit leaderassistant.com/nova to learn more and secure your spot! ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 30, 2023

In this episode, Kara talks about outsourcing, matching personal assistants with executives, interview questions to ask applicants, setting boundaries with principals, communication between executives and personal assistants, and more. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Ideas.Ted

MARCH 3, 2022

A few years after Deepa died, Amy learned that another childhood friend had been diagnosed with cancer. They exchanged emails and texts. . “We George Vaillant, a Harvard psychiatrist, headed the study for more than 30 years, and in an unpublished manuscript, he reflected on what he’d learned. Amy called her frequently.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. Most of us are used to spending hours on social media, going down a rabbit hole to learn more about a person.

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Success

MARCH 17, 2023

I learned how to ride a bicycle at 24. I called myself “Scoop” and went around campus interviewing sources and writing about rare book rooms, educators and anything else I was assigned. My words have led me to interviews on CNN and NPR. That’s great, but that’s not me. It’s never too late to do something you love.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2011

With a focus on finding and living your life’s purpose, this book covers every conceivable job search topic including networking, research, resume and cover letter creation, successful interview techniques and so much more. You’ll learn more about what to expect—as well as how to succeed—in the modern job search market. Tweet This!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 9, 2023

Capacity is a support automation platform that uses AI to deflect emails, calls, and tickets so internal and external support teams can spend more time doing their best work. David was also an early investor and board member at Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), an on-demand, real-time learning platform in the ed tech space. David lives in St.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 21, 2023

The diversity of her position offers her learning opportunities as and she supports and collaborates with C-Suite level executives, upper management and colleagues. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

In a hybrid context, arranging and running lunch and learn events. In this role Yolanda is focused on supporting her executive and his directs by learning about the business needs, connecting with her executive’s directs and attending meetings to stay tuned to what her team and organization needs.

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