January, 2022

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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants

Office Dynamics

You are a top-performing, high-achieving assistant who has accomplished much. You have the fundamentals down pat and even demonstrate advanced skill sets. So where do you go from here? What might be missing from your bag of skills? Where do you need to expand to be seen as a more valuable employee and business partner?

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Gaining recognition as a leader

Practically Perfect PA

Gaining recognition as a leader There is no better time for Assistants to show their leadership skills and ensure that they are gaining recognition as a leader in their organisations for the value they bring and the ability to lead and influence those around them. You may not manage a [.].

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The 4 Things Hiring Managers Really Want to Know

On The Job

As more people job hop these days in an effort to obtain better positions, they need to understand that just because they have a pulse doesn't mean they will be hired. Employers are still being somewhat discerning, especially when it comes to those who are seeking a "leap" in their career or even a completely new career. For those who may lack the specific skills or experience required in a position, these are some of the abilities that will get the interest of hiring managers: 1.

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The Important Reason Why Every Personal Assistant Needs an Exit Interview

The Assistant Room

Receiving an offer for a new job is an exciting time in anyones career and that is no different for every PA and EA. The trouble however is that unlike most professionals, business support professionals leave for much different reasons. The post The Important Reason Why Every Personal Assistant Needs an Exit Interview first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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5 Endurance Lessons for Succeeding at the Solopreneur Life

Success

The footprints in the snow stopped. I kept going. I could still see the trail just enough to be reasonably certain I would not get lost deep in Nevada’s Lamoille Canyon. But I wasn’t 100% sure I was making the right decision by continuing the hike. This was not a place to slip and fall and crack my head on a rock. I was alone and miles and miles from civilization/cell service.

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Understanding an Executive’s World

Office Dynamics

Can anyone who has not been an executive for a long time truly understand an executive’s world? As an executive assistant for 20 years, I thought I understood the life of the many executives I supported.

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Interview with Monique Helstrom on Effective Communication

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Earlier this year, Team ELS had an opportunity to interview Monique Helstrom, speaker, activator, and un-locker of human potential, on effective communication. She will be a featured speaker at our ELS: Back in Boston Forum taking place later this year. Monique is a powerhouse communicator and has had unparalleled experiences and gained unique perspectives from thought leaders, executives, celebrities, educators, and the general workforce.

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Yes, Going Back to the Office Means Talking to Humans

On The Job

As more people head back into the office this year, there will be adjustments. Some may be a bit silly of course (no more wearing pajama bottoms with a button-down shirt like you did for Zoom calls) while others will require more serious focus, such as learning to interact in person with more people all day long. In fact, I'll bet more people than are willing to admit are a bit intimidated by the thought of those casual conversations that used to be a regular part of our day before the pandemic

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Luxury Meal Plan Boxes for Busy Assistants Anywhere and Everywhere

The Assistant Room

Whether you're isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic, maybe you're struggling to maintain healthy eating habits or perhaps like many busy assistants, you just can't find the time to shop, prep, cook AND clean up on top of your regular routine, have no fear because the solution is easier than you think. The post Luxury Meal Plan Boxes for Busy Assistants Anywhere and Everywhere first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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3 Steps to Take Control of Your Time in 2022

Success

On this week’s episode of SUCCESS Line , I talk to an alumni of our very own SUCCESS Coaching certification, Madeline. Madeline is an entrepreneur, wife and mother, and she, like many of you, has big goals for 2022. But how, she wonders, can you achieve your goals without losing yourself and everything that is important to you along the way? She wants to “have it all” and to achieve that ever elusive ideal of “balance.” .

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Your Best Investment is Always YOU

Eat Your Career

In the early part of my career, I worked in the financial services industry. We talked a lot about investments. One of the fundamental principles with regard to investing is that you always want to consider the “return.” That means, what do you expect get back ? You weigh that against the cost of the investment to determine if it’s a smart move. This concept applies to all kinds of investments, big or small, financial or otherwise.

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Making the move to managing a team

Practically Perfect PA

Making the move to managing a team Many Assistants are making the move to managing a team and taking on more of a leadership role in their organisations. It is an exciting time for career-driven Assistants who want to add more value. The opportunities are there for the taking, and Assistants [.].

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Considering a job change or other life change? 7 questions to ask yourself first

Ideas.Ted

“How can I be the best ‘me’ possible?” . It’s a question you’ve probably asked yourself, at some time or another. Well, for nearly 20 years, Whitney Johnson has been exploring that question — studying writing, advising and coaching about human potential. She works with individuals, teams and organizations to help them reach their limits (in a good way!

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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How to Learn if Your Resume is Memorable

On The Job

How memorable is your resume? It might take a stranger to truly reveal that answer. Ask someone you don't know to review your resume, either online or in a printed format. Let them review it for less than 10 seconds, then take the resume back and ask: "What do you know about me?" It's often said that hiring managers don't give more than six or seven seconds to review your resume, so this test is a good way to gauge what is memorable about you.

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7 Simple Ways to Create a Change of Space

All Things Admin

I’ve been working on a new book for several months now. Even though it’s something I’m really excited about, there are times when it feels overwhelming. While personal situations and the pandemic make it easy to come up with excuses to put my project on the back burner, it’s time to get it done. But as I evaluated my workspace, I realized I needed to make some physical changes to facilitate more productive workflow, focus, and energy as I write my book.

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6 Tips for Rapid Social Media Growth in 2022

Success

Social media is forging a new path in 2022. You could get by with overly-templated posts in the past, ignoring how people engage on different apps. Now we have spaces with a distinct culture: TikTok. Clubhouse. Whatever the metaverse promises to be. Now more than ever, you need a social media plan. With dozens of apps to explore, marketing a business or growing a personal brand is a slow, layered process.

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Managing Interruptions and Dealing with Distractions

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re working at the office, or virtually, or in a hybrid capacity, interruptions and distractions surround you! In many ways, this is simply the nature of today’s working world, and for some roles, it’s an unavoidable part of the job. But that doesn’t mean you have to simply allow these things (and people) to run your day. In fact, actively managing them is also part of the job!

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Time to Set Goals? How to Have a Successful Year

Worxbee

We’ve reached that time of year when people think about what they’d like to achieve. Every successful executive assistant we know is a goal setter. It’s often a trait that sets them apart from others. There’s something about good goal setting that helps to ensure you give more thought to where you’re going and what you need to do to get there. With that said, if you’re ready to set yourself up for a great year, here’s how to do it through goal setting: Set goals (not resolutions!

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Making Visual Presentations

Small Business CEO

Visuals play a role in any presentation , from PowerPoint slides to the latest data visualization. Most companies must utilize some form of visuals to convey information to their employees, customers, and other stakeholders. However, the design elements that influence visual communications are often overlooked. When making a presentation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

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The Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in Mayfair London

The Assistant Room

Read our monthly roundup of the top 5 private dining rooms across London starting off 2022 in stylish Mayfair. The post The Top 5 Private Dining Rooms in Mayfair London first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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3 Strategic Things You Must Do to Effectively Organize Your Desk

All Things Admin

Take a look around your workspace. Is it organized or a disaster area? Can you quickly and easily find things? Are there any items that are just taking up space? Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day, so it’s a great time to take a critical look at your workspace, and follow these three steps to make it a more productive area! 1. Create workspace zones.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Serving Is the New Selling, and Other Tips for Having Your Best Sales Year Ever

Success

Welcome to the year you went big. As the calendar turns to January, it’s time to set wild goals about the personal sales records you can smash with a little planning and practice. As a 100% commissioned salesperson for the past 19 years, I’ve often wondered what are the characteristics of the top producing sales professionals and successful leaders.

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Exploring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Why You Need Them & How to Define Them

Eat Your Career

As a professional, you have almost certainly heard of Key Performance Indicators —the quantifiable metrics that prove whether or not you’re performing successfully within your role. While the terminology is commonly used in the working world, it is not well understood. For many roles, KPIs are vague or (even worse) completely undefined. Without clear, agreed upon KPIs, your chances of success are greatly diminished.

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Why (And How) Executive Assistants Should Develop Business Acumen

Worxbee

One of the primary roles of an executive assistant is to add value to the business. Executives look to their assistants as strategic business partners. They want you to understand the ins and outs of the business and channel the executive or CEO when necessary. To be more effective in this role, it’s essential to develop strong business acumen. This will help you to be proactive and to be a valuable contributor to the business.

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Tips for Cultivating a Cohesive Company Culture

Small Business CEO

The times are strange for business. There are many vacancies and companies who need hard workers. The culture in companies is changing. Between teleconferences and remote work, cultivating a cohesive and productive company culture is more difficult. Still, it is imperative to create an environment that is both effective and pleasant. This is true even for a digital environment.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha