Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Organizing an office gift exchange can be an opportunity to create meaningful memories with your coworkers, or, as a recent article on The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) blog makes clear, a potential minefield of stress and unintentional offense. Good Gift Lists. Secrets and Swaps. Yankee Swap.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 19, 2010

I don’t like Starbucks coffee – too acidic, but I do love their frappuccinos. But the budget just can’t handle the cost and my waistline can’t afford the calories. But the budget just can’t handle the cost and my waistline can’t afford the calories. I have to confess.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

I literally write these into my weekly calendar to make it a priority. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. When push comes to shove, will you be the one they can’t live without? I bet the #1 reason you don’t put yourself out there is you are worried what other people will think.

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Allwork

JANUARY 15, 2024

In fact, I’ll tell you what, why don’t you give me, give our audience 130 2nd shot on what is your mission with the four day work week? And we do that by gifting people more time off through a four day week as opposed to a five day week. Dale Whelehan [ 00:01:15 ]: Awesome. Dale Whelehan [ 00:03:03 ]: Yeah.

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Ian's Messy Desk

DECEMBER 14, 2011

She has lists of gift ideas, quotes for greeting cards, honey-do’s and much more. Organized people don’t rely on their memory — they rely on their lists. Birthdays - (if you don’t put them on your digital calendar system), group by date, as reviewable (those during a month, put in tickler for that month, etc.).

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 15, 2010

But they didn’t see this, because their arrogance had made them complacent. WE WEREN’T MAKING OUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY. The book goes on to talk about how to view the valleys of life in a more realistic, sensible way and to appreciate the gifts we have even in our hard times. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

10 Simple and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas – Gifts for the teacher, babysitter, hockey coach, or for the hosts of your holiday parties, don’t have to be expensive. Here are 10 gift ideas in small packages. Advent Calendar Resources On-line – November 28 marks the start of the Advent season.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Often times it is difficult to think of appropriate gifts for your supervisor, especially if the relationship has not been a positive one. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Last year, I made a video for my YouTube channel recommending 10 gift ideas for the (aspiring) productive person in your life. It’s 2020 and it’s time for a new holiday gift guide. ” Getting this book as a gift for someone would be a good choice. But that was last year. Let’s start with books.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 13, 2010

Each day is a gift for which we should be thankful. We should be thankful for what we have and see each person, situation, and moment as a gift from God. (He Wouldn’t you just love to live in a town called Thanksgiving-ville! I believe it is a choice we make – this decision to be ungrateful or thankful.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Stressed about holiday gifting? With Loop & Tie, giving great gifts is simple. You choose a curated collection of stylish, artisan-made gifts at prices from $10 to $500 per gift. Then, your recipients get to choose their own gift from the collection you send. Max 20 gifts per personal account.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 24, 2022

He brings over 13 years of administrative experience to the table with expertise in strategic calendar management, internal/external relationship building and thought partnering with C-Suite executives and cross-functional teams. If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. ABOUT ANDREW.

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Productivityist

JULY 3, 2023

Don’t forget to step outside and connect with nature. Keep your calendar for the broad strokes and your to-do list for the finer details. Time is a gift; use it for what truly matters. Set a day in your workweek when meetings aren’t on your schedule. The 49 Life Lessons Be patient with yourself and others.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 1, 2009

Speaking of this, here are some related posts from the Loosely Speaking Archives: The Execution of Thank You Notes: Questions from readers Thank you one and all: giving credit where it’s due Thank You Notes: Do You or Don’t You? It’s one of my favorite read-alouds from back in my earlier career as a middle school teacher.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year and somewhere amongst the gifts, parties, and holiday movies, we are still expected to carry our normal workload. This will help people plan ahead and PRE-inforces your boundary that you won’t be reachable. Don’t forget to dump your trash folder!

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 1, 2010

June 20, 2010 Sheila Clover English , Social Network Committee Chair , International Thriller Writer’s Organization I didn’t know Sheila. Only problem is – I don’t know Sheila to give her a recommendation. For the six of you in the world who don’t know Chris Brogan (My Mom and kids were three of them.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2014

R-e-s-p-e-c-t. For individual rewards, how about gift certificates for DVD rentals, music CD purchases, theme park tickets or “Dinner for 2? Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month. What you need? You know I got it! Everyone wants to be treated with respect.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2008

Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. Going into a cave to escape isn’t the answer, though. &# Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:41 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant I could blame it on the economy. Happy Holidays!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 14, 2012

Thanks to Margit Crane of Gifted With ADD. When I don't want to do something, I break it down into the smallest possible steps. It could be a big project broken down into parts or a bunch of small projects that you've been telling yourself you were "going to do" -- but haven't. Eliminate The Hate!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 24, 2011

Still, don’t you deserve a workspace that’s organized, bright, cheerful, and attractive? Bring in natural elements such as plants and wooden or wicker storage baskets to give you a connection to the outdoors, even if you don’t get out as much as you’d like. Don’t you feel energized already?

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Spouse hopped back under the covers (no, it wasn’t what you’re thinking!) But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails. Not that he has never taken a day off. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t Everyone wants to be treated with respect. For individual rewards, how about gift certificates for DVD rentals, music CD purchases, theme park tickets or “Dinner for 2″ at a local eatery? Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. That is pretty dedicated. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 29, 2011

It doesn’t take much, really, to make the next year a great one. Give yourself a gift this year by setting achievable goals that you have a fighting chance to accomplish. Following a few simple action steps can set your business in a positive direction. Schedule everything (vacations, biz workshops/events).

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 2, 2009

And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. The pair I will use as my example were knit (by me) of yarn that isn’t really suited to socks but I loved it and made them out of it anyway.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

We may all have different jobs but that gift of 24 hours is the same for everyone. Time Management: Your executive assistant will help you streamline administrative t asks. No matter your position in the organization, the one thing you have in common with every single employee is that we all have 24 hours in a day.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations. Don’t get trapped into doing too much. List #1 – The weekly calendar. Don’t multi-task. Time Management Time Management doesn’t mean rushing | iThoughts.de Learn to say no. Time is precious.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Well, if this person is a productivityist — or at least needs to look at becoming more productive — then you should give The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2012 a good look. It’s a long read, but it may just spark some gift ideas you hadn’t considered. Field Notes. Levenger Lap Desk.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

     Can you really coordinate calendars using Springpad?  The actual coordination of calendars happens external to Springpad, but personal events and reminders set in Springpad can be automatically synced to iCal and Google Calendar. I see how that can work.  You can get more detail here.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 22, 2023

One of my favorite quotes from Irina during our conversation was this – “If something isn’t in the calendar, it isn’t in their life.” LEADERSHIP QUOTE Leaders aren’t born, they are made. If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. Go here to start gifting today !

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2016

Apps World (April 20th-21st) is next up on the events calendar. Or download the handily named T a x i App , which works in the same way but also allows you to pay in cash (especially good if you’ve got some extra Euros to use). THEN DRINK: Das Gift (Donaustraße 119, 12043 Berlin, Germany). What to do at Berlin’s #appsworld.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 28, 2022

Emily is accountable for: – Managing and planning the CEO’s calendar with all appointments, meetings, and other activities. If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. You can send one gift or hundreds at the same time, without ever worrying about shipping details.

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Vox Open Sourced

JUNE 6, 2025

When I have doctor’s appointments,” Angela, a 33-year-old who lives in Philadelphia, says, “she wants me to put them on her calendar and tell her what they are.” Her behavior became even more intrusive, says Angela (Vox granted her a pseudonym to talk freely about her manager without repercussions). Every day, Angela bites her tongue. “I

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive. Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop. If you aren’t joining sheets of paper with tape, move the dispenser off the desk. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. All of the best thought out plans will turn into nothing if you don't take action. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? What you can do is spend more energy focusing on how your attention is used during those 24 hours. PAY ATTENTION!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. I recently sent an admin assistant friend a card to acknowledge all the hard work she does every day and included a gift of brownies. What a convenient way to send cards. She loved it! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

I was always on-call, responding to emails within moments of receiving them and handling tasks quickly because I didn’t want to be a bottleneck in productivity. This isn’t urgent!” Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom.

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