Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
In today’s ultra-busy workplace, many professionals harbor the unhealthy and unrealistic belief that they’re supposed to be ultra-productive 100% of the time. I hate to break it to you, but it’s just not possible. Believe me, I’ve tried! Unfortunately, I still fall victim to this self-deception regularly. When it happens, I have to consciously remind myself that it’s futile.
All Things Admin
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
When was the last time you made an effort to catch up on your filing? Last month? Last summer? Many times, we struggle with filing because it feels overwhelming, we’re not sure where to begin, or we don’t have an easy system in place. Filing can be inconvenient and time consuming. However, this is often because you don’t have the right tools or supplies to quickly grab a folder and create a label.
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ProAssisting Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
I had the pleasure of a great conversation with Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing. We discussed the power of finding the right remote executive assistant.
The Assistant Room
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
So if you're looking to build your confidence, where should you focus your time, effort and energy for the best outcome? We spoke to 5 members of the business support community to understand how they have developed and how they maintain their confidence and their top tips for you to begin your own journey into being a more confident version of yourself.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Success
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership. By Janet Foutty, Lynn Wooten, and Susan Mackenty Brady. Women face unique challenges as leaders, with systematic barriers making achieving success more complicated. Arrive and Thrive outlines seven actionable practices that will help women overcome obstacles in business in order to thrive, not just survive, when they get to the top of their professions.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Taking ownership of your work as an Assistant For high-performing Assistant and Executive partnerships, there is a high value placed on ownership, accountability and trust. All three areas are essential to a strategic partnership. In this blog post, we will focus on taking ownership of your work as an Assistant. What [.].
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Many sectors are evolving and adapting to emerging technologies. Compared to other industries, the project-based and relationship-oriented construction business is one of the least digitized sectors out there. photo credit: Pixabay. On occasion, construction workers want the most up-to-date project information, but they are not readily available. As a result, time, money, and resources are wasted, and projects are delayed.
Worxbee
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The surveys are in, and it looks like, for most, remote work is here to stay. The global pandemic pushed many businesses into remote work, but recent data shows that the idea of remaining remote or hybrid is growing on them. Plans to return to the office have been shelved in favor of keeping remote work , and now, the percentage of remote positions advertised has more than tripled compared to pre-Covid.
Ideas.Ted
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. Today, so many of us are wishing to safeguard ourselves — and our careers — against uncertainty. But how do we do this in a world where the waves of change keep coming and it can take all our energy just to stay afloat?
Success
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
You were selling well, making deals, and all was right in the world. Then, without warning, your sales took a breathtaking, stomach-turning plummet, and you find yourself in the dreaded sales slump. Your results are awful. You feel terrible. Worse still, you feel powerless to change anything. But you aren’t powerless. You can turn the sales slump around with this plan. 1.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
New tools and technology for Assistants in 2022 I will share new tools and technology for Assistants in 2022. Including apps, chrome extensions and websites that will help you automate your work and ultimately free up your time. I hope you check out a few of the different examples. There [.].
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Psychologists distinguish between people who have a fixed mindset and those who have a growth mindset. The latter is considered important for resilience, adaptability, and overall success in life and work. For modern professionals, a growth mindset is especially essential. Without it, you will likely struggle to deal with many aspects of life, including change and adversity—two common characteristics of today’s working world.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
When you start and grow a business, it is critical that you’re patient throughout the process. I started a company called CRAVEBOX in 2014 and growing the company from an idea to what it is now, required a great deal of patience and persistence. It’s important to realize that actual, tangible results take very long to materialize. Usually, you will need to work hard for several years before the results become obvious.
Worxbee
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
What sort of executive assistant do you need (or want to be)? One of the FAQs in the executive assistant market is, what’s the difference between an executive assistant and a senior executive assistant? Are they just titles, or do essential responsibilities differ, as well? Before delving into the differences, it’s important to note that there isn’t one “right” distinction between the two titles.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Ideas.Ted
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
It’s happened to all of us: You’re sitting down for dinner with an old friend to catch up. You’re in the middle of sharing an anecdote when their phone dings. Their eyes shift to the screen, and they slide their device into their lap to send a reply. . Most of us have been on both sides of this scenario, and while it may seem harmless, these kinds of distractions during our everyday interactions can make people feel unheard or unimportant, fragment our attention, and hurt our relationships.
Success
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
In 2020, searches for “ password strength test ” increased by 300%, a search query that represents a growing and necessary public awareness of cybersecurity. Although the word cybersecurity covers a variety of things, it’s generally about protecting your data from digital attacks of all kinds. . Understanding and implementing cybersecurity best practices are important for the general public, but they’re essential if you’re a solopreneur or freelancing digital nomad.
Recruit CRM
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Great talent is not just limited to a certain geographical area—it's scattered all around the globe. Fortunately, remote hiring allows recruiters to source talent from every corner of the world without worrying about physical barriers. The extensive possibilities of remote hiring have been served on a silver platter since the beginning of the pandemic.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video (“Exploring Time Management Tools and Tech”) is available in the Career Success Library. The article below summarizes the video content. We have to invest our time, energy and attention into using tools and technology to support our time management.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
TED Talks
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops that flourish one season can fail the next, thanks to heat, pests and disease. But climate risk is now making the profession nearly impossible. TED Fellow Sathya Raghu Mokkapati is determined to change that with "greenhouse-in-a-box": a small, low-cost, easy-to-build structure aimed at helping farmers weather sizzling summers, increase monthly revenues and grow more food with less water.
Worxbee
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Every executive assistant needs a robust set of tools. You might not need to wield a wrench (or maybe you do!), but you do need a great set of resources to help you do your job well. Over the years, we’ve learned what tools you need to reach the top of your game. What goes into the ultimate executive assistant toolbox? Read on. A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Crypto games and blockchain games are two separate entities with a few similarities. Crypto games are not currency-based and aimed at gaming, whereas blockchain games require currency to play. Blockchain technology provides players with a decentralized peer-to-peer system that can’t be tampered with by any single entity. Blockchain games offer players the ability to mine their currency using computer power or another energy source.
Success
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Aspiring solopreneurs are among the most ambitious people you can meet. Driven by a passion for their work and a thirst for success, solopreneurs may seek to become millionaires, celebrities or to simply enjoy the freedom of solopreneurship. Before diving into some key strategies of successful solopreneurs, let’s solidify what sets them apart from others.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Freya Robertson graduated University at 21 and has worked as a Team Assistant, PA and EA in various large corporations and smaller boutique/start up businesses. In this episode, Freya talks about emotional intelligence, the importance of professional relationships, minute taking, working with executives that aren’t used to working with an assistant, and finding your voice at the table.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Throughout the course of my work as a career coach and professional development trainer, I’ve helped hundreds (if not thousands) of people to create their own PDP (or professional development plan). If you’re not already familiar, you can learn more about what a PDP is here. I am a big believer in taking ownership of your career. That’s why I recommend that everyone create their own PDP, even if your manager or employer has created one for you.
TED Talks
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
We can't rely on those who created climate change to fix it, says climate justice organizer Ozawa Bineshi Albert. An Indigenous woman living in the heart of oil and gas country in the US, she's observed an alarming disconnect between empty promises made by corporations and the actual needs of communities on the ground. In this call for urgency and a shift in values, she advocates for climate policy to center frontline leaders and outlines some grassroots-led projects -- from water protection eff
Worxbee
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
You’ve probably heard of the “great resignation”, a phenomenon happening in America and in many other parts of the world as people grapple with work and lifestyle choices in the wake of the pandemic. In a recent 60 Minutes story, the show highlighted this topic and interviewed a number of people impacted, including our very own founder, Kenzie Biggins, and one of our fantastic EAs, Melissa Williams.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Twitter is being used by businesses to promote themselves, and it works no matter how big or small that business may be. The platform provides valuable customer insights. By looking into trending topics and conversations, businesses can easily gain knowledge of what their market wants and cares about. Chiming into conversations where they are mentioned gives their brand visibility and a human touch.
Success
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The work we produce hasn’t changed radically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet where and how we work has been transformed—and the results haven’t always been favorable to our mental health. A Gallup poll from fall 2021 revealed that nearly half of American full-time employees worked remotely either some of the time or entirely. Additionally, the majority of remote workers— 60%, in fact —reported feeling more productive than they thought they’d be.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Erin Sizer has over 20 years of experience in the administrative field – mostly in small companies and startups across several industries. She’s worked in the biotech industry for the last five years. In this episode, Erin talks about networking, being picky when job searching, and how she’s grown personally and professionally through her experience as a Leader Assistant Membership subscriber.
BMT Office Administration
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The DOL is backing up the advice in those documents during plan audits by scrutinizing employers’ and third parties’ cybersecurity efforts. Perhaps the DOL should secure its own computer systems first. A newly released report by the DOL Inspector General concludes the agency’s cybersecurity efforts have improved, but not enough.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
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