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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. Find a mentor. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse. I graduated from college, and I needed to start planning out my financial future. Build value every day.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Others could no longer afford to retire. I would like “secretary” to be a retired title that just goes away. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. What’s in a name? There are more than 40 titles in the profession.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. Encourage cross-mentoring.

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The Power of the Strategic Partnership Whitepaper

Admin Awards

For Kathleen Earley, who recently retired as Executive Assistant to the President and CFO Emeritus at Salesforce and spent 50 years as an Admin, it’s all about staying ahead. “I was always very fortunate to meet various individuals who mentored me. ” REACH OUT TO A MENTOR. BE A MIND READER.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. She might get hit by a bus.

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The Admin’s Impact on Employee Morale & Culture Whitepaper

Admin Awards

Moderated by: Cynthia Young, Retired Executive & Culture Builder – UT Southwestern, Ambit Energy & Southwest Airlines. – Nancy Nordberg, Retired Executive Assistant to the CEO, Maxim Integrated. ‘I have this big project, he’s not letting me on his calendar, how can I remedy that?’ FIND A MENTOR.