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The pronouns you use can reveal a lot about where your head is

Laughing all the Way to Work

I keep a meeting scheduling form at my desk. I know exactly where I am at with the meeting planning just by looking at the form. Put it on paper - If there is an overlap and you get time with the new person to train and orient them that would be the ideal situation, but that doesn't usually happen.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what I heard from her as we were talking on the phone.    Even if you are not the most technical person on your block, you probably have some form of technology in your life that you love.              Peter Coombs FRONTLINE Training & Consulting.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Also respect that they are also busy and may not be able to hold your hand past the initial training period. They also want to make a quick phone call and if they were to use my phone I can’t grab other lines if they were to ring. Just be a good person and be you.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  In addition to the name, phone numbers, company, and e-mail, include where and when you met the person, who introduced you, and why you might want to contact him/her in the future. From Clutter To Actionable Information.