The X Factor: Top Habits of Highly Successful Administrative Assistants
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2023
Discover the top habits of highly successful administrative assistants! This blog post offers key insights to elevate your professional journey.
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Learning to Lead: Embracing Your Administrative Role and Expanding Your Reach
Office Dynamics
MAY 16, 2023
Learn how to cultivate leadership skills beyond your job title. Our blog guides you to embrace your administrative role and inspire others.
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Dare to Innovate: How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI
All Things Admin
MAY 31, 2023
I heard it again today: “Artificial intelligence is taking over. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” My response: “If AI can replace you, you’re not putting enough effort into your career.” Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. Administrative professionals who are constantly innovating, willing to embrace AI instead of fearing it, and doing their best to learn and grow with the changing times and technologies are not at risk of being replaced by AI.
Ep 219: Annie Croner on Burnout, Boundaries, Confidence, and Detaching Your Worth from Your Work
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 14, 2023
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. Annie was originally on this show back in 2019 ( Episode 26 ), and I’m excited to have her back! As a heads up, this episode is a bit out of the ordinary.
The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast
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
Why Assistants should never stop learning
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 11, 2023
Why Assistants should never stop learning As an Assistant, it is essential to understand the importance of constantly learning new things. The job of an Assistant can be fast-paced and challenging and requires an incredible amount of adaptability. The most successful Assistants are those who take learning [.
What To Look for When Hiring An Executive Assistant for a Start-Up
C-Suite Assistants
MAY 15, 2023
Hiring an EA for a start-up is an important decision. The start-up environment is different from the culture at a larger, more established company. So how do you determine the responsibilities and hire the right person for this critical Executive Assistant role for the CEO or C-Suite of a start-up? How Do You Begin When You Are Ready to Hire an EA for Your Start-Up?
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In a new Assistant role? Hit the ground running with these tips
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 25, 2023
In a new Assistant role? Hit the ground running with these tips Starting a new role as an Assistant can be both exciting and overwhelming. As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of your Executive, team and organisation. To ensure [.
25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow
Success
MAY 22, 2023
Becoming the best version of yourself can be a lifelong journey—one that requires time, patience and a willingness to grow and change. And it can start on Instagram. No, really: Many of the top minds in personal and professional development can be found on multiple social media platforms, where they share their hard-earned wisdom and experiences with their millions of followers.
Meta Employees Brace For The Worst After Alarming Leak Of 6,000 Impending Layoffs
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: In a recent company-wide meeting, Meta hinted at another round of layoffs, unveiling an impending wave of workforce changes. The decision was revealed in leaked documents obtained by Vox, according to FirstPost. Sources report the tech giant plans to lay off an additional 6,000 workers next week, marking another significant wave of layoffs this year.
From Sweatpants to Success: 5 Profitable Home Business Ideas
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 10, 2023
Are you tired of the daily grind and dreaming of becoming your own boss? The good news is that there are plenty of profitable home business ideas out there, and in this post, we’ll explore five of the most lucrative options that can help you achieve your work-from-home dreams. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of profitable, home-based entrepreneurship!
Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work
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.
Interview: Jessica Gardiner, CEO at The Assistant Room
The Assistant Room
MAY 30, 2023
Ever met our Founder and CEO Jess Gardiner? Interviewed by Billy Hussein, Founder of Notion Magazine and The Promising Creative they deep dive into the ins and outs of what it means to be a CEO, how to creatively start a business, the bullsh*t myths of the PA/EA industry and the future of The Assistant Room. The post Interview: Jessica Gardiner, CEO at The Assistant Room first appeared on The Assistant Room.
Understanding the Trip and Post-Trip Phases of Business Travel
Office Dynamics
MAY 1, 2023
Master the trip & post-trip phases of business travel with our blog. Ensure smooth, productive trips for executives with expert planning & follow-up tips.
How do you demonstrate accountability in the workplace?
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 30, 2023
How do you demonstrate accountability in the workplace? Do you ever feel like you put in a lot of effort at work and don't get the recognition you deserve? Being accountable for your duties doesn't just mean completing tasks on time; accountability is also about taking ownership [.
How to Recognize and Prevent Toxic Work Environments
Success
MAY 23, 2023
Company culture matters. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors that younger generations consider when deciding to stay at or apply for a job. Unfortunately, it’s also something managers may neglect until it starts to cause problems. If their approach centers around pain points, issues are likely addressed as they arise, while their causes are ignored.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
10 Changes Your Organization Must Make To Succeed This Year
Allwork
MAY 1, 2023
Businesses are now determining the most effective ways to maintain productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement within hybrid work environments. A McKinsey survey shows that AI has made a major impact on efficiency. Organizations that are actively seeking out new talent are now competing with the gig economy because many potential employees no longer view a traditional 9–5 job as the only good source of income.
Niche or Bust: How to Find a Niche for Your Home Business
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 19, 2023
In my last post, we talked about 5 profitable home business ideas. Each idea listed a few tips for starting that type of business. Did you notice that almost all of them had one specific tip at the top of the list? Identifying your niche. That’s because finding your niche is the first step to success. A niche is a specific area of expertise or interest that sets you apart from the competition.
How to Create Valuable Mentorship Relationships
Eat Your Career
MAY 1, 2023
Mentorship is a frequently cited tool for ambitious professionals. Maybe you’ve heard that it’s beneficial, but you don’t know much about it. Perhaps you’ve wanted to participate as either a mentor or a mentee, but you don’t know how. Whatever your experience or interest level, this session provides valuable information to help you understand the power of mentorship and how to leverage it in your own career (whether or not your organization provides a formal program!).
I Will Not Live in the House of Complacency
Office Dynamics
MAY 5, 2023
Discover the difference between complacency and contentment in this motivating read! Join the movement to push beyond the status quo and strive for more.
Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere | Imran Chaudhri
TED Talks
MAY 9, 2023
In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future where AI enables our devices to "disappear." He gives a sneak peek of his company's new product -- shown for the first time ever on the TED stage -- and explains how it could change the way we interact with tech and the world around us.
How Authenticity in the Workplace Can Result in Greater Success
Success
MAY 18, 2023
Many of us may be grappling with being truly authentic. Think how you supply a benign “I’m good” when someone inquires how you are, perhaps wanting to save face despite multiple stresses to the contrary. Or the classic dressing room dilemma: someone asking how they look in this and you struggling between a lie and the answer that is less than flattering.
Median CEO Pay Rose By 7.7% Last Year
Allwork
MAY 3, 2023
What’s going on: Research firm Equilar published a study on Wednesday that examined 100 CEOs who raked in the highest earnings amongst U.S. public companies earning a revenue of $1 billion or more, and whose financial disclosures were recorded as of the 31st of March. Despite a turbulent year marked by an 18% dip in the S&P 500 and an economic slowdown fueled by the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, CEOs managed to come out on top with impressive pay gains.
Why Every Home Business Owner Needs a Strong Support System
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 4, 2023
Owning a home business can be exciting and empowering, but it can also be challenging and isolating. With no coworkers to bounce ideas off of, no boss to provide guidance, and no office culture to rely on, it’s easy to feel alone and overwhelmed. That’s why having a strong support system is essential for home business owners. A support system can provide the emotional and practical support, advice and guidance, and networking opportunities needed to succeed as a home business owner.
Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
From invisible to invaluable: Unleash your super power and knock their socks off!
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2023
From Invisible to Invaluable: Unleash Your Super Power and Knock Their Socks Off! Imagine you’re in a meeting – maybe it’s a team meeting, and there’s a question in your head that you want to ask out loud. Maybe it's a clarification question – because when [.
Ep 218: Naomi White on Language Models Like ChatGPT and How Executive Assistants Can Utilize Them
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 7, 2023
Naomi is a senior executive assistant at Cohere, a provider of cutting-edge NLP models that solve all kinds of language problems; including text summarization, composition, classification, and more. In this recording from one of our weekly Leader Assistant Zoom Chats , Naomi and I discuss language models like ChatGPT, automation and how it all can help us in our assistant roles.
4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills
TED Talks
MAY 8, 2023
Learning how to have productive conversations about race is a necessary part of the human experience. Educator Afrika Afeni Mills says the best place to start is in the classroom -- because the earlier these skills are taught, the fewer biases there are to unlearn. She shares four actionable lessons to help people overcome their fear and take on these conversations at any age.
How Millbrook Companies Reinvented the In-Office Experience for Employees
Success
MAY 11, 2023
While many companies have focused on moving work-from-home employees “ back to work ,” Millbrook Companies—which comprises three marketing and communication firms—took a different approach. Instead of finding a traditional office building as its headquarters, with cubicles, watercoolers, boardrooms and corner offices, Millbrook’s leaders went on a mission to find the perfect space to encapsulate what hybrid work really means.
Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience
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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.
Sustainability, Well-being, and the Building Blocks of a Biophilic Workplace
Allwork
MAY 5, 2023
Incorporating biophilic design principles into workplace environments can have far-reaching benefits, both for individuals and for the planet. As designers recognize the symbiosis between sustainability and human well-being, they can create spaces that accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of different individuals. Providing a range of spatial, thermal, formal, and acoustical environments that prioritize health and well-being can make a workplace more attractive, making it commute-worth
From PJs to Profits: 10 More Unique Home Business Ideas You’ll Love!
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 24, 2023
I’m back with more profitable ideas for home-based businesses. In a prior post , I explored 5 proven money-making ideas. In this post, I’m going to dive into 10 more. These are a mix of services based and product-based business ideas. Are you eager to embark on a journey of turning your passion into a profitable home business ? Let’s explore some exciting and proven home business ideas that not only offer profitability but also allow you to indulge in your interests.
Mastering public speaking as an Assistant
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 23, 2023
Mastering public speaking as an Assistant As an Assistant, you are often in meetings where you play a crucial role in supporting your team and keeping things running smoothly. You are also often the first point of contact for those that interact with your organisation – making [.
Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MAY 28, 2023
Jennifer Chamberlin launched My Bilingual VA in 2016 after working as a Personal / Executive Assistant in Paris for 15 years. In this episode, Jennifer shares her journey from being a PA/EA to launching her own business. She also talks about her favorite tools, best practices for working remotely, and encourages assistants to see themselves as more than “just an assistant.
The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones
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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