Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2007

I just got my new issue of OfficePro (the IAAP magazine for office professionals) and it was a great read on the bus the last few mornings. The last two topics have been on my mind lately and I had wanted to write in the blog about them so it was interesting to read these articles.

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Success

MAY 30, 2022

Skilled needleworkers mix decorative stitches, thread types and even beads to create intricate handheld works of art. By spring 2019, my Instagram feed had transformed from blogging personalities to like-minded needlepointers across the country. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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Go Burrows

MAY 23, 2021

Lucia Landini is a longtime senior executive assistant in Italy skilled at working with leaders to achieve shared go als. In this episode, Lucia and I talk about happiness at work, self-esteem, soft skills, and more! Lucia’s Italian Blog. Her articles are published on Executive Support Magazine and blog.secretary.it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 7, 2015

<Guest Blog Post by Judi Moreo> One of the biggest assets any Administrative Assistant can have is the understanding that her personal growth is her responsibility. This may mean attending training programs to increase your skills. Having a mentor will help an assistant develop skills. www.judimoreo.com.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the Schultes’ case, Patrick’s trading skills proved essential to their long-term travels. Back in 2003, there weren’t all the sailing blogs and YouTube channels showing what we were in for. This article originally appeared in the September/October 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Lives that are far too short,” Patrick says.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the Schultes’ case, Patrick’s trading skills proved essential to their long-term travels. Back in 2003, there weren’t all the sailing blogs and YouTube channels showing what we were in for. This article originally appeared in the September/October 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Lives that are far too short,” Patrick says.

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Clutter Coach

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

In an interview with CIO Insight magazine, David Allen said, " If you are unproductive to begin with, technology will add something else you are unproductive about." " Having great tools is wonderful, but they don’t automatically bestow the skills needed to use them. Will a Blackberry make you better at your job?

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 11, 2016

In an interview with CIO Insight magazine, David Allen said, " If you are unproductive to begin with, technology will add something else you are unproductive about." " Having great tools is wonderful, but they don’t automatically bestow the skills needed to use them. Will a Blackberry make you better at your job?

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Worxbee

JANUARY 10, 2022

Read newspapers, magazines, journals, and blogs that pertain to your work or the wider industry that your company operates in. And besides technology, there’s always something new to develop in terms of your overall business skills. Read, watch, and listen There’s always something new to learn or developments in your industry.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. You’ll also want to gain a reputation for excellent interpersonal skills. Event planning. Lastly, take the initiative.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

When I was about 10 or 11, I went from house to house in our neighborhood selling my Mom’s used magazines. Reality: It can mean moving sideways to a position that’s closer to your own interest and skills. Comment on the blog below. Subscribe to our blog in the upper right-hand corner. Subscribe to Monday Motivators ™.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

In fact, there is an event called #AdminChat that’s just for assistants – a free event that happens with a select resource, weekly, hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine (another phenomenal administrative resource). I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. Coursera Learning without limits. Sign me up.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2022

On her blog, GoneForLunch.com , she shared her experiences and challenged others to explore a range of sitting, active, indoor and outdoor activities. Duhigg writes that scientists see motivation as a skill. But for the most part, my skill level was right where I left it. She depended on caffeine more and more.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

bulliedbyboss: Anonymous author of ‘Bullied by the Boss’, blogging & raising awareness of bullying in the workplace. InstAM: Inspiring professional administrators, business managers and leaders to develop skills and build successful careers. Lucybrazier: Owner of Executive Secretary Magazine and the VA magazine.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Magazine Subscriptions. The role has changed and so must we.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. There are a lot of different resources available to assistants.

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Stellar Assistants

AUGUST 2, 2010

magazine ( [link] ). Take this quote, for instance: "The "hot skills" in 2008 and beyond are the skills that support indispensability. The second article I discovered was penned in 2007, and I'll discuss that one in my next blog. I'm a HUGE fan of Melba J. Rabid , in fact. I've attempted to "channel" Ms.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

There were far more questions than we had time for but we’re happy to continue answering them here on our blog as well as on Facebook in our Live Broadcasts. Executive Secretary Magazine. In this Day 3 webinar we wore our ugly sweaters and took questions from our live audience about the administrative profession.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Does your manager subscribe to business magazines? If they do, this is great because you open their post and can read the magazines before giving it to them! Don’t worry I don’t think they will be offended that you are reading their magazine they will probably be in total shock that you are taking an interest!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Note: Subscribe to Executive Secretary Magazine , and read my detailed article on Clearing Up The Fog Around Cloud Storage , in the January, 2016 issue. Flipboard, a customizable app that displays the news in a magazine style layout. An added benefit is the ability to share and collaborate on files of various types with others.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Blogs (like this one!).

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » Coworking and Small Business Said on October 9th, 2007 at 7:35 pm [.]

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

And now match this with your skills and interests: Analyse your skills – what they are, and which ones you want to develop. As you begin to build a clearer picture of what’s important to you, and what your skills and aspirations are, you can start to apply this to your job search. The businesses that need your skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2016

Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Coming runner up for the Hays/Executive PA Magazine awards for Newcomer of the Year 2012 started my journey into becoming a career PA. Firstly, can I have a little background about you…. What is your career background?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Blog content: As you can imagine I follow a lot of blogs. I always find it is best to sign up to the blog RSS via email. I have a rule set up on Outlook to move every blog post to a different folder for me to read later. Every Thursday Executive Secretary magazine hosts #Adminchat, which is free training for assistants.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for the February, 2021 issue of Executive Support Magazine. The result of my probing was the cover story of the September, 2020 issue of this magazine called “ How is HR Really Deciding How Much $$$ to Pay You?” Taylor Jr. & & COS Emily M. It was time for a 1:1 talk with HR. I had questions and so I asked.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? 0 Comments Leave A Response Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 15, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How To Play The Game Of Blogging by dragos on June 16, 2010 · 24 comments in Blogging Tweet After I sold my company, 2 years ago, I knew there will be some inactive time for me.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Good to see that people are still spending money on one of their greatest aasets though - their skills, education and knowledge. Regards, David. Posted by: Jeff.R. September 03, 2010 at 12:07 AM Nice blog.It

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   There are great jobs available right now to people with these skills.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Do you think. My personal favourite is #4.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 10, 2022

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | October 2022. Your goal is to find the best match for your skills, talents, experience, and interests. This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication, and must read for any administrative professional. It happened again.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 27, 2010

Take inventory of what you’re good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills. Kindle is an example of working backward.&#

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