Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Developing your personal brand in a hybrid world According to Jeff Bezos, "your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room". The quote is pre-pandemic but is very relevant when developing your personal brand in a hybrid world. For me, personal branding, particularly for Assistants, [.].
On The Job
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
In an ideal world, a boss recognizes your talents and helps you develop them so that your career blossoms. But in the real world, bosses are stressed and overworked and may not have a lot of time to look out for your career. To be honest, some of them are jerks and could care less if you're reaching your goals. That's why it's always a good idea to have a plan when it comes to developing your own career.
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Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
1. Get out there. Marketing yourself on social media can be intimidating, but personal branding isn’t valuable if nobody notices you. Put yourself out there, be authentic, and when it’s a question of do I or don’t I? Do. R ead: The SUCCESS Interview: Donny Deutsch on the Inherent Risks of Building a Personal Brand (and Why It’s Worth It Anyway). 2. Grow your list.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that the pandemic pushed about 3 million baby boomers to retire earlier than they would have otherwise. As the study chart below shows, the share of retired Americans has surged since the start of the pandemic, and is well above the trend line. The research points to several reasons for what it calls the "excess retirements" These include layoffs, health concerns related to the pandemic and rising asset values, which may h
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!
Executive Leadership Support Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Make the Leap to Remarkable. I get it, you’re good at what you do – but are you remarkable? Do you really stand out as “one of the best”? And if you’ve been doing your job for a while now, how do you know if you are that good anymore? Are you relying on your own self-taught skills to make you remarkable? Think about how much has changed in the last five years alone!
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Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As the owner of a work from home business, it’s important to use your time wisely. Not only will you be providing product or services to others, you’ll be running your own business as well. That means setting aside time for marketing, invoicing, client/customer support, and maybe even packaging and shipping. Learning to use your time wisely is super important.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Do you find it difficult to say "no"? You may find it easy to say "no" to brussels sprouts, but much tougher to say "no" to a work colleague who seems to want your help with something that doesn't sound entirely ethical or may violate company policy. Or, what about the valuable customer who is pressuring you to do something you don't want to do? These are tricky situations because you need to maintain relationships with these people, but also believe that "going along" doesn't feel right and cou
Success
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
When I work with companies on innovation projects, whether it’s industry-changing new products and services or smaller-scale ideas to streamline internal processes, I often see leaders and their teams struggling to freely ideate and really dive into the brainstorm process. When they do finally get there, it’s a big aha moment, but it takes a while. The reason is simple: When ideation isn’t second nature, it’s because company culture hasn’t supported it.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Welcome to the Creator Economy , a study from MBO Partners and Emergent Research, found that 7.1 million American independent workers (freelancers, self-employed, etc.) earn money by creating and monetizing online digital content. In addition to sizing the U.S. creator economy, the study also explores the demographics, motivations and attitudes of digital content creators. As the study chart below shows (click to enlarge), most digital content creators are young, with three-quarter
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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.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Planning is an essential part of success, and it’s a popular topic this time of year. But, as we all know, life is anything but predictable these days. So how can we create plans for the future when everything is fluid? The solution is a technique known as “flexible planning.” While this concept has gained traction in the project management world recently, it also has much broader life and career applications.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The higher your standards, the higher quality clients you’ll attract, and in turn, the higher quality life you’ll live. Lots of people would say that you need better boundaries. But boundaries are about what people can’t do, and standards are about how you live your life. You’ll find that it’s always better to create something that’s meant to guide you openly, rather than something that’s meant to keep you separate.
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The post How to Write a Thank You Note appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. As we head into the holiday, gift-giving season, it doesn’t hurt to think about the thank-you note. Writing a thank-you note does not have to be a complex process. However, the time you put into writing the note is appreciated … Continue reading → You just finished reading How to Write a Thank You Note !
On The Job
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
If you've just gotten a new job, congratulations! A lot of people are starting new positions, and that's something to celebrate. But before you think you've got it made, remember that your "interview" process continues after you begin the job. While you may not sit across from a hiring manager and answer questions, you will still be under scrutiny in your first weeks and months in a new position.
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Success
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
When building your business or really, anything, most people will tell you, “Never let that passion die!” “Always remember why you started!” “Always make sure that your love for what you do is burning bright!”. People will remind you repeatedly to keep pushing forward and to stay as dedicated as you were on day one. Of course, when you’re on the first few days of your project, you’re wildly motivated, as if nothing could go wrong.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Good Morning America had an excellent segment on gig economy side hustles this morning (see the video below). It focused on women and side gigs, but they hit on the main reasons both men and women get side jobs - they provide a flexible way to supplement their income and earn money in response to a financial shock. We also liked the end of the segment when the announcers talked about the side gigs they've done.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
You’re a successful professional…and yet, you feel like a fraud. You’ve accomplished a lot…but you worry that it’s some kind of fluke. You’re not smart or talented; just lucky. You look at everyone else and believe they know something you don’t and it’s only a matter of time before you’re exposed. No matter what you achieve, you always feel inadequate.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
This is for you if you’re an OG VA….say, in your business for more than 10 years. In 2006, Oprah created the Legend’s Ball to honor a group of black women who had paved the way for others. I can’t tell you what an impact it had on me, although you might be able to guess, since I’m still talking about it more than 15 years later. Among the Legends were Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Alice Walker, Lena Horne, and Toni Morrison.
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.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Stump the Presenter Round 2 with Melissa Esquibel. Join us for Round 2 of Stump the Presenter with Melissa Esquibel, a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Office Specialist Master who has been helping people make friends with their technology for over 15 years. We thought we’d be able to stump Melissa at her last webinar with us, but we’re here to try again – and of course, get our tech questions answered.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
It happens all the time: A great employee receives a promotion and then, for some reason, begins to falter months or years into the new job. The boss may be confused as to why this once great worker seems to be failing. Unfortunately, sometimes these problems lead to this employee leaving the company or being nudged out. What happened? Did the employee get complacent?
Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Most entrepreneurs today realize the value of establishing a strong and memorable brand for their company or product, but how important is it to develop a brand for yourself as an individual business owner? Do you really need to develop a strong personal brand to have a successful startup or small business? Not necessarily, and it can depend on the type of business you’re talking about.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Fora is a new platform that provides full and part-time independent travel agents with the tools needed to run their travel business. They recently raised $5 million in seed funding. Fora joins a growing list of vertical market platforms providing solopreneurs with infrastructure tools for operating their own business. The VC firm leading Fora's round, Forerunner Ventures, refers to independent workers as "the entrepreneur next door" Key quo
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.
Ideas.Ted
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
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. Our working situations have changed dramatically since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to lose their jobs, and companies around the world made the move to remote work.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You can’t be all things to all people. To try is to set yourself up for failure. Instead, take the time to figure out who you are, what you want, and what you offer. Then go after it! The post Moxie Tip #19: All Things to All People appeared first on AssistU.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
If you are a small business owner (or anyone, really), you will want to function with peak tax efficiency. Hiring a CPA for a small business or even hiring a CPA for personal taxes can mean so much for your budget and end up saving you lots of money. So, it’s important to get the right CPA firm for you so the investment is worth it. That’s why we brought in the industry experts, Ratio CPA from Las Vegas , to let us know what questions to ask when hiring a CPA and the answers to them.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
I've never met anyone who takes a job and thinks: "I'm going to quit this job in 90 days and start the job hunting process all over again." So why do so many people find themselves quitting a job after less than a year? I think a big part of the problem is that job seekers don't ask enough questions during the interview process. They hear some general idea about what they'll be doing, their salary and company benefits and don't ask any questions.
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
Success
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
“Your name is in rooms your feet haven’t even entered yet.” That’s a well-known quote circulating the internet, especially in communities of high achievers. It’s impossible to pinpoint who said it first. The inspirational quote is in hundreds of Instagram captions, Twitter threads and TikTok videos. We may never find the originator, but Scott Evans is the perfect embodiment of that quote.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Crunchbase's VCs Will Spend Billions More To Make The Metaverse A Reality covers the growing amounts of venture capital going to companies involved in the metaverse. For those not familiar with the metaverse, here's how Crunchbase describes it: While still a fairly nebulous concept, the metaverse is, broadly speaking, viewed by many as the next phase of the internet, where online experiences will combine to form something of an immersive virtual experience.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How ‘Shoshin’ are you? Find out about this Japanese approach to the beginner’s mindset and how it’s helped entrepreneur Pieter Geldenhuys live more fully. Pieter Geldenhuys is the Futurist and Director at Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation. He also facilitates hikes and retreats in South Africa and abroad to help you turn your focus inward, through his business Shoshin Walks.
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