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Let’s be honest: The workplace is full of difficult people! You aren’t going to “love” everyone you work with or for, but you still have to find a way to create productive working relationships with them. MORE
The ultimate guide to managing your Executive's emails Managing an Executive's emails is a fundamental part of the Assistant role and saves the Executive considerable time and stress. Because let's face so many of us still get very stressed out by email and the constant need to read, reply and [.]. MORE
There’s a scene near the beginning of the film Steve Jobs , in which the titular character, played by Michael Fassbender, is about to go on stage and introduce the world to the Macintosh. MORE
The recently released Global Survey on Freelancing covers data gleaned from over 1900 freelancers from across the globe. MORE
Corporate women in America are more burned out than men, but continue to offer greater support to their teams than their male counterparts, finds a new study from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey and Co. MORE
Back in 2015 I wrote an article about using a social media page as your website. Today Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down. In fact, they are still offline as I write this article. I can’t help but wonder how many businesses are in a panic because they use a Facebook page as their website. MORE
First do what YOU want, and then attract the clients who think that’s terrific. Pull is far easier than push. The post Moxie Tip #17: Push/Pull appeared first on AssistU. Moxie Tips MORE
The antiwork movement (also referred to as the post-work movement) is getting much attention these days. This attention has been spurred by the growth of Reddit's/antiwork forum , which has over 900,000 members - who are called "idlers" on Reddit. MORE
I can hear my client’s breath on the phone, and it feels like the sliding door of an elevator opening—that moment when you aren’t sure whether you’ll be alone on a seconds-long ride of life—when she exhales and says, “I’m not very good with dates and times. MORE
This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video (“Get that Promotion! Strategies for Career Advancement”) is available in the Career Success Library. The article below summarizes the video content. MORE
Does it get on your last nerve when you're in the "zone" at work and then someone interrupts you? If so, you're not alone. But interruptions aren't always a bad thing, finds a new study by the University of Missouri. MORE
Among the things a client has the right to expect from you is that you’re respect the value and limits of his/her resources. It’s easy to understand that you should be careful about spending the clients money (one of the resources), right? MORE
Managing colleagues who bypass you to get to your Executive I'm sure every Assistant will have at some point experienced a colleague who constantly goes to their Executive with every issue, question, idea before speaking to the Assistant. Am I right? I thought so! MORE
Are you a good listener? Most people believe they are good listeners, yet others often don't say the same about them. That can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, frustrations and hurt feelings. MORE
Identifying a profitable business niche and defining the perfect demographic is pretty complicated. If you happen to succeed in your selection, deciding which marketing techniques to sell your products or services won’t be easy. MORE
If I’d written this article a few years ago I’d be sharing facts about the importance of a business website or the best way to automate your business processes by using online services. That’s because up until November of 2020, I was still clueless about the real #1 work from home success secret. MORE
Something great starts with, well, something. Bob had a big idea for the community, yet his first step was just asking a few people to meet to talk about it. Allen wanted to start a new business and he began by setting up coffees and lunches every day with those who could help him learn. MORE
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. MORE
You can. You should. If you always do what’s best for your biz, there’s no way around doing it. And guess what? There’s never a reason to feel guilty for doing what’s best for you. You can’t please the world all the time, but you can and should please yourself. MORE
In a recent survey we opened to Personal and Executive Assistants around the world, over 2000 business support professionals answered 'As a PA/EA, what are some common misconceptions that you have either heard of or experienced from others regarding your role?' MORE
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. I’d like you to take a moment and imagine you’re four years old. MORE
The Poynter Institute is a non-profit that explores "the intersection of journalism, technology and the public interest." " They also provide training for journalists and programs that support their role in society. They recently released a series of articles on freelancing. MORE
How can you be sure that it’s time to let a client go, time to change your business model, time to find training or sit for a certification, or time for…well, anything, really? When do you really know that you’re ready? MORE
Stripe is one of the most successful and highly valued fintech companies. They provide widely adopted online payments infrastructure products and services - including to creator economy companies. MORE
Nick Ginsburg is a passionate and innovative Executive Assistant and mental health advocate. MORE
We are collaborating too much. That’s what Rob Cross has realized after studying high (and low) performers at effective organizations for more than 20 years. MORE
For many business owners , there are few situations more disastrous than the idea of having your business invaded or attacked in some way. This could be from an intruder into your premises or by someone gaining access to your network without your permission. MORE
One of the hottest investment firms is Ark Investment Management. Their investment focus is on firms creating disruptive innovation and their stable of exchange-traded funds has around $40 billion invested in them. MORE
Recently, I was interviewed on the Future Driven podcast by Adam Kopp. It was a great conversation that allowed me to share more about the beginnings of ProAssisting and how we help Executives, Board Members, and Entrepreneurs thrive in their roles. MORE
Some people are naturally easily trusting. Others struggle. If you have a client who’s struggling, suggest that s/he give you a small thing to handle (take a small risk). Handle it superbly. Make sure s/he’s delighted. Do it again. Then again. MORE
If you’ve been attempting to advance your career for a while without success, you may be a victim of “pigeonholing.” Put simply, being pigeonholed at work means that people have developed such a strong image of you in your current position, they can’t even imagine you doing anything else. MORE
This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video (“Get that Promotion! Strategies for Career Advancement”) is available in the Career Success Library. The article below summarizes the video content. MORE
The post How to Organize Your Day appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Do you ever rush out of the house in the morning, five minutes late, only to realize you left something important behind? Do you find yourself scrambling to complete an endless list of tasks at work before leaving the office … Continue reading → You just finished reading How to Organize Your Day ! Consider leaving a comment! Recommended: Evernote Essentials. MORE
More than you’d imagine, I hear from folks who find themselves in uncomfortable situations with colleagues and/or clients that have them upset, concerned about something, feeling worried, or generally feeling off, sometimes for days. MORE
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Managing colleagues who bypass you to get to your Executive I'm sure every Assistant will have at some point experienced a colleague who constantly goes to their Executive with every issue, question, idea before speaking to the Assistant. Am I right? I thought so!
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The recently released Global Survey on Freelancing covers data gleaned from over 1900 freelancers from across the globe.
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ProAssisting Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Recently, I was interviewed on the Future Driven podcast by Adam Kopp. It was a great conversation that allowed me to share more about the beginnings of ProAssisting and how we help Executives, Board Members, and Entrepreneurs thrive in their roles.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 28, 2021
More than you’d imagine, I hear from folks who find themselves in uncomfortable situations with colleagues and/or clients that have them upset, concerned about something, feeling worried, or generally feeling off, sometimes for days.
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Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 25, 2021
This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video (“Get that Promotion! Strategies for Career Advancement”) is available in the Career Success Library. The article below summarizes the video content.
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Ian's Messy Desk
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The post How to Organize Your Day appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Do you ever rush out of the house in the morning, five minutes late, only to realize you left something important behind? Do you find yourself scrambling to complete an endless list of tasks at work before leaving the office … Continue reading → You just finished reading How to Organize Your Day ! Consider leaving a comment! Recommended: Evernote Essentials.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The antiwork movement (also referred to as the post-work movement) is getting much attention these days. This attention has been spurred by the growth of Reddit's/antiwork forum , which has over 900,000 members - who are called "idlers" on Reddit.
The Assistant Room
OCTOBER 10, 2021
In a recent survey we opened to Personal and Executive Assistants around the world, over 2000 business support professionals answered 'As a PA/EA, what are some common misconceptions that you have either heard of or experienced from others regarding your role?'
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 26, 2021
First do what YOU want, and then attract the clients who think that’s terrific. Pull is far easier than push. The post Moxie Tip #17: Push/Pull appeared first on AssistU. Moxie Tips
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 21, 2021
If you’ve been attempting to advance your career for a while without success, you may be a victim of “pigeonholing.” Put simply, being pigeonholed at work means that people have developed such a strong image of you in your current position, they can’t even imagine you doing anything else.
Tips From T. Marie
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Back in 2015 I wrote an article about using a social media page as your website. Today Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down. In fact, they are still offline as I write this article. I can’t help but wonder how many businesses are in a panic because they use a Facebook page as their website.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The ultimate guide to managing your Executive's emails Managing an Executive's emails is a fundamental part of the Assistant role and saves the Executive considerable time and stress. Because let's face so many of us still get very stressed out by email and the constant need to read, reply and [.].
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Poynter Institute is a non-profit that explores "the intersection of journalism, technology and the public interest." " They also provide training for journalists and programs that support their role in society. They recently released a series of articles on freelancing.
Ideas.Ted
OCTOBER 26, 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. I’d like you to take a moment and imagine you’re four years old.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Some people are naturally easily trusting. Others struggle. If you have a client who’s struggling, suggest that s/he give you a small thing to handle (take a small risk). Handle it superbly. Make sure s/he’s delighted. Do it again. Then again.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Let’s be honest: The workplace is full of difficult people! You aren’t going to “love” everyone you work with or for, but you still have to find a way to create productive working relationships with them.
Success
OCTOBER 30, 2021
Something great starts with, well, something. Bob had a big idea for the community, yet his first step was just asking a few people to meet to talk about it. Allen wanted to start a new business and he began by setting up coffees and lunches every day with those who could help him learn.
On The Job
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Does it get on your last nerve when you're in the "zone" at work and then someone interrupts you? If so, you're not alone. But interruptions aren't always a bad thing, finds a new study by the University of Missouri.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Stripe is one of the most successful and highly valued fintech companies. They provide widely adopted online payments infrastructure products and services - including to creator economy companies.
Go Burrows
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Nick Ginsburg is a passionate and innovative Executive Assistant and mental health advocate.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 14, 2021
How can you be sure that it’s time to let a client go, time to change your business model, time to find training or sit for a certification, or time for…well, anything, really? When do you really know that you’re ready?
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 19, 2021
This video is an excerpt from a live training session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video (“Get that Promotion! Strategies for Career Advancement”) is available in the Career Success Library. The article below summarizes the video content.
Success
OCTOBER 1, 2021
I can hear my client’s breath on the phone, and it feels like the sliding door of an elevator opening—that moment when you aren’t sure whether you’ll be alone on a seconds-long ride of life—when she exhales and says, “I’m not very good with dates and times.
On The Job
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Corporate women in America are more burned out than men, but continue to offer greater support to their teams than their male counterparts, finds a new study from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey and Co.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 19, 2021
One of the hottest investment firms is Ark Investment Management. Their investment focus is on firms creating disruptive innovation and their stable of exchange-traded funds has around $40 billion invested in them.
Ideas.Ted
OCTOBER 21, 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.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 12, 2021
You can. You should. If you always do what’s best for your biz, there’s no way around doing it. And guess what? There’s never a reason to feel guilty for doing what’s best for you. You can’t please the world all the time, but you can and should please yourself.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 25, 2021
For many business owners , there are few situations more disastrous than the idea of having your business invaded or attacked in some way. This could be from an intruder into your premises or by someone gaining access to your network without your permission.
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2021
There’s a scene near the beginning of the film Steve Jobs , in which the titular character, played by Michael Fassbender, is about to go on stage and introduce the world to the Macintosh.
On The Job
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Are you a good listener? Most people believe they are good listeners, yet others often don't say the same about them. That can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, frustrations and hurt feelings.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Identifying a profitable business niche and defining the perfect demographic is pretty complicated. If you happen to succeed in your selection, deciding which marketing techniques to sell your products or services won’t be easy.
Ideas.Ted
OCTOBER 5, 2021
We are collaborating too much. That’s what Rob Cross has realized after studying high (and low) performers at effective organizations for more than 20 years.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Among the things a client has the right to expect from you is that you’re respect the value and limits of his/her resources. It’s easy to understand that you should be careful about spending the clients money (one of the resources), right?
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