Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

I’d spent most of the holiday scrubbing the cabinets of a rental home, fixing a crack in the ceiling and painting the living room. For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts. That’s barely halfway satisfied, and I was on a holiday vacation for most of it. What I learned by tracking my moods.

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Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 17, 2020

Email, Skype, Zoom and Phones. My second choice would be a phone call. On par with a phone call is Skype or Zoom. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Another is being sure to take off weekends and holidays.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2023

After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. I often anticipate things I know will make me happy (weddings, big trips, holidays with family) instead of learning to find joy in the small, everyday moments that comprise my life. I’ve learned that I need to be more adaptable and resilient.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

With NetSuite, you save time, money, and unneeded headaches by managing sales, finance and accounting, orders, and HR instantly – right from your desktop or phone. The post Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer appeared first on Productivityist. See you later.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

With NetSuite, you save time, money, and unneeded headaches by managing sales, finance and accounting, orders, and HR instantly – right from your desktop or phone. The post Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer appeared first on Productivityist. See you later.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

With NetSuite, you save time, money, and unneeded headaches by managing sales, finance and accounting, orders, and HR instantly – right from your desktop or phone. The post Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer appeared first on Productivityist. See you later.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Note: Don’t read anything on a tablet or phone or computer. Ryan Holiday wrote about the Seneca’s “Evening Examination” and I do a variation of that every night myself. Learn something new: Read an article or watch a video on a new topic to expand your knowledge. It can also help you fall asleep faster.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 20, 2021

I learned to always provide the mentor with at least one bit of information that she/he wouldn’t have had otherwise. I also did some of my learning the hard way by getting direct feedback from mentors on how to become better. Within minutes, my phone rang. Giving, not just getting . It was his assistant Jeannie Adashek.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 1, 2016

One of the questions I seem to get asked a lot when I present on Telesummits is to talk about some of the biggest challenges and/or mistakes I’ve faced during my business journey, and how my experiences and learnings can help other business owners. And to also know that you are not alone.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

You don’t get paid during public holidays Paid holiday leave is a highlight of fulltime employment. The amount of leave you get as a full-time employee differs from company to company, and whether you must work during holidays will also depends on company culture. Just remember that phone of yours does have silent mode.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 18, 2019

I favor insertion sorting for clothing, combined with purging your cache (listen to the previous podcast to learn about that). I’m talking about garden variety bills like phone or energy provider. Another non-sorting spot is holiday décor. “Because they’re all phone bills” is not a good answer.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 5, 2017

A good trick I learned early in my career was to prepare my work outfits on a Sunday evening, taking into account the weather, so I never potter about choosing what to wear. A little trick I learned is to always read my boss’ sent items not just their inbox. That way I know if I need to rush to get out of the house or not.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

If we had a bad day and we happen to talk on the phone at night about it, we end our call with, “What are you grateful for?” Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday! Learn more. Online Learning Programs - 3 Options Available NOW! Learn more. ” Learn more. ” And we both share.

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Customers Rock!

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Social media has brought the customer experience more in-focus than ever before, and this became very apparent during the start of the 2010 holiday shopping season on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Consumers made their lists of who had the best deals, based on what they learned on Twitter and other sites.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To learn more contact us at info@c-suiteassistants.com. How your hybrid executive assistant’s role is structured, and whether there should be two people and clearly defined functions, requires some thought and experience. The post The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants appeared first on C Suite Assistants.

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Customers Rock!

APRIL 26, 2010

Kevin Hillstrom of MineThatData shared his experiences with some major apparel companies: At Lands’ End, professionals had to help out in the warehouse, or on the phones, during the holiday season and during bad weather. You learn a lot about customers doing that.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

These nifty chargers use solar energy to juice cell phones, iPods, iPhones, e-readers and much more. Check out Trees for the Future or Tree People to learn how you can adopt or plant a tree in your co-worker’s name. Try DCI’s I Am Not a Paper Cup. Cost: $11.95. Solar Chargers. Try ReVIVE Solar Power Pak.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

» Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.    This is a quick scan article that highlights a short list of highly productive smart phone tools. 

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Three of my favourites: 6 – Learn to say “No”. Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. I think that (1) make a daily plan and (6) learn to say “No&# are two that stand out. There is nothing particularly new in the list, but it does a good job of covering the fundamentals.

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Success

APRIL 10, 2024

We have so much love for taxes because we get to help filers maximize returns and learn about their finances. I recently learned that structures on my home office property including greenhouses are eligible for tax deductions,” she says. I work from home and use my home garden for nutrition education a lot.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 6, 2010

These are the same issues that EVERY solopreneur faces at some point or other in their business so, in case you missed my presentation, I thought I’d share those challenges and mistakes with you here in the hope that you can learn from them, and also know that you are not alone. . Challenge/Mistake #1 – Creating Balance.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 27, 2022

Why it was a wise choice: Storing my files in the cloud rather than on a physical hard drive or flash drive makes it easy to access them from my desktop, laptop, iPad, and phone. 2 A Business Phone. Why it was a wise choice: When I first started my out, I just used my cell phone as my business phone too.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Understanding Memory Before learning any memory improvement technique, it’s useful to first understand the three stages of memory: encoding, storage and retrieval. Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

It’s important to learn how and when to say no. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. I’m not saying that you should be selfish and never help anybody out.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Have a great summer everyone and enjoy your holidays when they come. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

For those of you have been in a shopping mall recently, I'm sure you've noticed the holiday decorations that hit the stores sometime after Flag Day in July. Here's how it can happen, as I learned in this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com. They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Here are some things to work on for projects and what to figure out when learning to work with a new C-Level Executive during your first year. You ask a very good question!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 23, 1 p.m. (New Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Then, if they wish to learn more about your company, they can simply click on the link and read from the website. If you would love to learn more, please click here (insert a Calendly link) to schedule a meeting. We have got the world’s top experienced people working here so it’s a great place to learn.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. WORK/LIFE BALANCE We do spend more time at work than at home, but we should try to keep a balance and when we go home, we should be in home mode and when we take holidays, stay away from work (remotely or physically).

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