LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. He later sold the company after 27 months.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Allwork

MAY 14, 2024

Successful negotiation involves compromise without underselling one’s worth and maintaining a cordial relationship with the employer, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and knowledgeable about the market value and company context. Here’s a step-by-step guide to drafting an effective salary negotiation email: 1.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 2, 2023

Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 2013, managing the Artistic and Managing Directors. Jean-Luc Picard CONNECT WITH JEN Jen on LinkedIn ABOUT JEN Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 2013, managing the Artistic and Managing Directors.

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JUNE 5, 2023

In any posts, don’t identify the company by name and don’t burn any bridges. Besides, if a potential employer sees you bashing your old company publicly, they’ll assume you’d do the same to them if things don’t work out. This signals to your network that you are actively seeking new employment.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rita and I talk about the importance of networking, not being afraid to raise your hand, and developing your emotional intelligence.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 23, 2023

In this episode, Claudette talks about her journey as an assistant, tips for calendar management, delegating, evolving as the job evolves, email management, and dealing with difficult executives. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I subsequently moved to a PA role in Finance for one of the “Big 4” accountancy firms and was then approached to move to another company who would also put me through my HR qualification. When the company later closed its Guernsey office, I decided not to move to Southampton with them. About the network….

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 1, 2023

Vice Presidents in the telecommunications construction industry at ADB Companies in Pacific, MO. While Shelli’s role as an EA in a rapidly growing company keeps her busy, it also offers several opportunities for her to follow her passion around helping others. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. It is brilliant!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 23, 2023

In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role. Michelle made history in 2023 as the first Founder of an EA support company to win the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence at the 2023 Chicago Admin Awards.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

Even the world’s largest companies aren’t safe, particularly those who are shedding their office space in support of remote work models. . For instance, Yelp addresses these issues by running phishing simulations to test whether employees have had the adequate training to spot email scams. .

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Go Burrows

MAY 30, 2021

Cathy Rong is the Lead Executive Assistant in the Office of the CEO at Complex Network. In this episode, Cathy and I discuss implementing OKRs at your company, leading a team of assistants, onboarding team members, and more. Cathy Rong is the Lead Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO at Complex Network. – Stephen Covey.

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Success

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Reach out to a colleague through email or chat, and say, “‘I’m noticing what you’re working on. At work that could mean offering to share resources, attending network events together or even taking a class together, Goldfarb explains. I want to help; what can I help you with?’” Goldfarb suggests.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legitimate remote jobs can be found by careful search through reputable platforms, leveraging professional networks, and being vigilant to avoid scams by recognizing signs such as requests for upfront payments or vague job details. Another strategy is to leverage professional networks for personal referrals and information on openings.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

  We are using email and instant messaging less.    From the article: "the uptick in social networks led to the 28% and 15% declines in email and instant messaging, respectively. .  " But despite the declines, the death of email is greatly exaggerated. 

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Allwork

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Perhaps one of the worst things a company can do is blindside their workers and conduct layoffs through an email or mass Zoom meeting. . The Better.com CEO laid off 900 employees over Zoom last Christmas, and Carvana let 2,500 workers go during group Zoom calls and some via email six months later. “My heart just sank.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. When she started Backstage, Arlan went all in on this idea.

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JANUARY 21, 2023

The more insight you have into your position and the company you’re interviewing for, the more poised you’ll be during your talk with the hiring manager. Research the company to prepare for your job interview. Familiarize yourself with the company’s mission statement and culture by checking out its website and social media platforms.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Prioritize saving your contacts, and forward any emails that would help your resume and, if applicable, your portfolio. Names of professional conferences and events that have been brought to your attention while working at the company (for future networking possibilities). Take personal time to process what happened.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 20, 2021

Good email templates help you in providing all the information candidates need to be successful and comfortable during the process and it's vital for a recruiter to be aware of them. Utilizing enlisting email formats makes it simple to stay in touch with candidates — particularly those you're keen — during each phase of the hiring cycle.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

Kathleen Gauden is owner of The Virtual Assistant & Company and has been working from home since long before it was hip and trendy. She’s worked in various industries, including Biotech, Department of Defense, high tech, non-profits, real estate, and numerous start-up companies. LEADERSHIP QUOTES.

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Success

OCTOBER 22, 2021

His son, Garrett, started a self-named eyewear company ( Garrett Leight ) with a different charm and purpose for its community. Catalogues, machines, lenses, clip-ons and other companies that made beautiful handmade eyewear in America. If you’re building a company from the ground up, get scrappy in your quest for new opportunities.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At some time or the other everyone is supposed to use cold emails. Cold Email Marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalized. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Keep it brief.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The total number of global email users are 3.9 At some time or the other everyone is bound to make use of cold emails. Did you know in 2020, there were approximately 306 billion emails exchanged every day worldwide?! Cold email marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalised. Keep it brief.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2023

He points to around a year ago when there were massive layoffs happening , “just completely wiping companies out,” he says. Many companies approached Assistantly for help. Specifically as a small and ambitious company, I wanted to alleviate as much repetitive work as possible for my team. But VAs have done more than that, too.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

And that won’t just hurt them—it’ll hurt the whole company. Vladimir Gendelman, Company Folders Inc. I used to correct emails, edit proposals and chime in on phone calls when I thought I could improve on the way a teammate was approaching a problem or a task. Your individual performance can sink the company.”

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JUNE 15, 2023

Donating keeps you on active email lists so that you find out about opportunities happening in your area and events that might be of interest,” O’Sullivan says. “I The networking possibilities are limitless “I got my first job as a result of having my sorority involvement on my resume,” O’Sullivan says. “I O’Sullivan recalls. “I

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans jobless, and Business Insider’s list of major companies that have announced job cuts suggests another round of layoffs is underway. A lot of the people who feel disheartened right now don’t realize that companies have budgets they haven’t spent yet. Emphasize your transferable skills.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Companies need to train staff — and especially managers — to conduct remote and hybrid meetings in a way that’s sensitive to diversity concerns. . So it matters for company bottom lines whether diversity is best driven by remote work or office-centric work. . Should we believe LinkedIn research or Dimon?

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I have always liked the idea of the elevator pitch —that is, the ability to sell yourself and what your company offers in the span of an elevator ride. The Ugly: Mentions your previous company and a negative outcome. But the elevator pitch has become too slow for our times. It even sounds slow. Step 2: Convey the real you.

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Andrea Kalli

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

10 Great Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017. 10 Great Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017 and Beyond. Whether you own a brick-and-mortar store or an online business, if you are not growing your company, you are likely losing ground. Increase your email marketing efforts. Supercharge Your Business? www.virtualassist.net.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work. offsite on X Jared’s book, NETWORKING: How to Meet Influential People, Deepen Relationships, and Become a Super-Connector ABOUT JARED Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AI can help companies hire the right employees, take over the interview process, and power today’s chatbots — which enable HR departments to spend less time answering basic questions. In the coworking industry, AI-based forecasting provides a way for businesses to anticipate any potential budget deficits in advance and adjust accordingly.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 12, 2024

Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, and BMO Capital Markets. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In that episode, Cathy and I discussed implementing OKRs at your company, leading a team of assistants, onboarding team members, and more! Previously, she managed the Office of the CEO at Complex Networks and has held various executive assistant positions within the advertising and creative industries.

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