Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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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. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. How true that is!

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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