Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

Then one day I discovered that every admin is valued and the true value of the profession of the administrative assistant! W – he made it clear that my first priority was to create a highly functioning admin team and to assist him with his management team. I’ve got your back and I support your judgment 100%.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2018

Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room” – Jeff Bezos. There are a few things we need to understand ( from my point of view and experience ) when it comes to brand: Your brand already exists (whether you know it or not). By Anel Martin. A successful brand is not created by faking it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Secrets From Dynamics Executive Assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

Once upon a time you spotted or were presented with a Job Spec which caught your attention. Job Descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited? I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. For one assistant this had meant physically unblocking a toilet. What are ad hoc duties ? Where to begin?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 18, 2014

I came across your blog about a week ago and have read several entries which I found to be very helpful. I plan on continuing to read through your blog and use it as a valuable resource. I am truly thankful for you because of your expertise and poise but also for being gracious enough to share this with the rest of us.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 25, 2013

With credentials such as that, one doesn’t “fail up” to become CEO or a major executive and run a Fortune 100 company. In this way, an unqualified executive does not fail up to become a CEO and run a company because they won’t be qualified enough, and sooner or later the inheriting executive/dept head will realize what’s going on.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

So just wanted to say hello to all my international readers too! :) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. I am scared because I have no experience in the business world and he has another assistant. Because we will both be his assistants and he already has a secretary.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 30, 2012

I found your blog while researching EA positions and I'm hooked! I've done various admin work for the past 3 years and am now starting as an EA next week for a C-level executive (yay!). Great work on the blog, and thanks very much!” Good for you! :) I am so glad you found my blog and are hooked!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2013

As executive assistants we are expected to be helpful, accommodating, and abiding, while also being forward-thinking, 10 steps ahead, and sensitive to others' needs, emotions, and whims. Your best intentions to save the company money, a headache, and stress can be interpreted in so many ways by different people.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! I am currently looking to transition into an executive assistant position and although I've knocked on a few doors I would like to put together something of a game plan before I really start approaching people.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 19, 2013

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. I will usually ask an executive’s assistant or maybe even an executive’s equal that is also on that project if I don’t get a response within a reasonable time from my own email. This is part 5. I know you’re working on the __ deadline.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Thank you so much for taking your time to speak with us. For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the people who have made long-lasting, positive change in your life. And with that, we introduce to you, the SUCCESS 125. Jean Accius. Senior Vice President. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Luvvie Ajayi. Writer, speaker, podcast host. million views. Amina AlTai.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 6, 2015

I’ve been getting all of your great questions and comments. I think the hardest part of writing this blog is not being able to answer every single one of your questions or concerns. I think the hardest part of writing this blog is not being able to answer every single one of your questions or concerns.

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