Success
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
There’s no such thing as an overnight success. All the people you admire achieved their accolades by making daily choices. Some of those choices are extraordinary, but most of them are simple habits that add up, one step and one day at a time. Highly productive people are self-aware and take their personal development seriously. They regularly assess their habits and strive for continuous improvement.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Well, I guess we have to talk about it. If you’ve been paying attention to the news and social media over the past two weeks, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “quiet quitting”. For some unknown reason, this concept has gained a lot of traction lately, but don’t be fooled. It’s not a new idea. It’s also not an especially helpful addition to the very necessary conversations being had around work/life balance, boundaries, and the monumental shifts happening in the workplace as a result of the pand
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Team: Solo Admin
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
As an administrative professional, you are constantly juggling many balls at once. You have to be prepared to answer questions and make decisions on the fly. Sometimes these decisions may. Read More. The post 6 Crucial Decisions Administrative Professionals Need to Make Every Day appeared first on Team: Solo Admin.
C-Suite Assistants
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Your company is in a rapid growth mode and things are starting to slip between the cracks. Maybe revenue growth has doubled or you’ve added additional product lines, locations, and people. When this kind of rapid growth occurs, we often see the administrative support system to the C-Suite stretched to its limits and two possible scenarios emerge. The Executive Assistant who was initially hired as the Office Manager and now supports the CEO, the CFO, and the COO resigns, tired of working 12-hour
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
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
What is personal branding, and how do Assistants create a personal brand? We have all heard of personal branding in one way or another. It’s grown in popularity over the last year and there is a reason for it. Our brand-new course ‘Accelerating your Assistant Job Search’ goes into detail about personal [.].
The Assistant Room
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Located in the heart of the City, just a stone’s throw away from Liverpool Station you will find Piazza Italiana, […]. The post A Review Of: Piazza Italiana, London first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fairly ambitious person. As a young child, I kept journals filled with ideas about what my future should look like. From dream jobs to where I would live, I’ve always had a good idea about what I wanted to accomplish in the years that followed. As I’ve grown older and started both a family and a career, I’ve experienced something I didn’t expect—I’m tired of chasing success.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
You’ve gotten through the startup phase and now it’s time to connect with clients or customers. You’ve read a ton of stuff on the internet, so you know you need to build a mailing list and create a newsletter. You also have chosen a social media platform or two to be active on. You’ve even started writing a few blog posts on your awesome website. You’ve done all of this with your target market in mind.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Do you struggle with gift ideas for your leader for Boss’s Day? We have the perfect gift!
Executive Leadership Support Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
By: Jacqueline M. Leib. Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Trustees, Lake Forest Academy. Many of us not only work with the CEOs of our companies, we also have the luxury of working for the company’s Board of Trustees. Now some of you might say LUXURY??? And I would say yes!, luxury. We are privy to knowledge that no one else in the company is privy to.
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.
The Assistant Room
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
'Quiet Quitting' is the new buzz phrase, coming out of a lockdown world where people have started to reevaluate their priorities and work/life balance. Gathering speed on social media, it essentially means simply ‘just staying within the parameters of your job description’ - doing no more, and no less, than what is required by your contract. The post Quiet Quitting: An Impossible Concept for the Admin Industry??
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
According to the 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, 47% of managers were found to be the biggest perpetrators of workplace cyberbullying. . According to the survey, 61.5% of remote workers were either bullied or witnessed someone being bullied, well-above the national average of 49%.? . Bullying at work is abhorrent, but the mass adoption of hybrid and remote work could magnify the problem if not addressed.
Success
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Sometimes simply being in the room is a disempowering act. That’s one of the hidden challenges of being in a leadership role—whatever your background, there’s a likelihood that the strength that got you this far has now become a liability. When you’re in charge, your opinion simply takes up more space than that of others, whether you intend it to or not.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Your communication skills (or lack thereof) play a big part in how others perceive you in the workplace. Unfortunately, many professionals fall into bad communication habits—and they often don’t even realize it! These bad habits can damage your reputation, harm your relationships, and limit your effectiveness. If you want to be a high-performer, communication mastery is a must!
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona Isodope, deftly debunks the major objections to nuclear power and explains her unconventional way of educating people about this clean energy source.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
ELSx Webinar: The Agile Assistant. November 14, 2022 | 1pm CDT. Register Today! Join Diana Brandl in the latest ELSx Webinar: The Agile Assistant. Instructor: Diana Brandl. Digital Nomad, The Socialista Projects Blogger. Summary: The tasks of assistants are becoming increasingly demanding in an agile working environment. Enjoying change and acting proactively are important core competencies.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
If the COVID-19 crisis taught us one thing, it’s the need for businesses to be resilient during uncertain times. After all, disruptive events can happen at any time — and they don’t always take the form of a global pandemic. Cyber attacks, supply chain issues, and other disruptions may be on a smaller scale, but they can still tank your business operations if you aren’t adequately prepared.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Mental health awareness has helped to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, such as anxiety. As a result, now more than ever, openly seeking treatment for such conditions is accepted as the norm. . Work and anxiety are intertwined with one another because workplace stress can precipitate anxiety, and anxiety can cause workplace stress — often creating a vicious cycle. .
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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Who we are as people, and the skills we accrue, have the potential to be a great determinant of our success in both our personal and professional lives. Research has previously shown that the big five personality traits play a large role in our lives, from influencing career choices to predicting life satisfaction. Outside of these commonly accepted personality traits, however, there are character traits which have their own impact on our success.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
What is personal branding, and how do Assistants create a personal brand? We have all heard of personal branding in one way or another. It’s grown in popularity over the last year and there is a reason for it. Our brand-new course ‘Accelerating your Assistant Job Search’ goes into detail about [.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Among the dinosaurs, giant sea dragons roamed the ancient ocean. Millions of years later, paleontologist Dean R. Lomax and his team freed the remains of one of these colossal creatures from the Earth. Settle in to learn about the once-in-a-lifetime discovery of the 10-meter-long Rutland ichthyosaur: the largest and most complete ichthyosaur ever unearthed in Britain and one of the greatest finds in the country's paleontological history.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive’s most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant.
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.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Someone asked recently if we have a one-page document explaining the revised W-4 that HR can provide to new employees who may not have filed a W-4 in years. We’ve combed our archives and, while we’ve written extensively about the revised form over the last couple of years, nothing comes close to a one-pager because, well, the form is complicated. While the form’s many nuances make it easy to get bogged down and in the weeds, we’ve opted here to focus on some important general aspects
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
84% of hiring managers said the higher education institution a candidate attended was a “very important” or “important” factor. . Favoritism appears to be shown to candidates who attend the same institution as a hiring manager: 66% of hiring managers said that they are more likely to move forward with a candidate who attended their alma mater. . Allwork.Space spoke to three workplace leaders to gauge their opinion on the importance of which college potential hires attended. .
Success
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
How can you get twice as much work done in a day—without working any longer or harder? 1. Get organized. Start preparing for your day the night before by writing down the things you have to get done tomorrow. There is a very clever name for this: goal-setting. So set your goals , then get them organized by order of importance. Get the difficult and disagreeable things out of the way first.
Worxbee
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Executives juggle many things when running a business. Hiring and managing employees, payroll, and quality control, to name a few. All these – in themselves – may not be stressful, but collectively, they can be hard on executives – and tough on their teams. Want to help alleviate stress among your team? Apply these five positive practices. 1. Choosing to be positive boosts gratitude Focusing on what you have – rather than on what you lack – can decrease stress.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever. Social entrepreneur Vaitea Cowan believes green hydrogen is the answer. Watch as she shares her team's work mass producing electrolyzers -- devices that separate water into its molecular components: hydrogen and oxygen -- and shows how they could help make green, carbon-free fuel affordable and accessible for everyone.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
As an executive assistant, your relationship with your executive should be professional, strategic, and mutually supportive. Your goal is to help them succeed, and their goal is to help you succeed. After all, if you succeed, they will. This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant.
BMT Office Administration
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Regardless of the sales pitch, on-demand pay is a boondoggle for Payroll. Every vendor will tell you why their on-demand pay program is worry-free for Payroll—it’s OK because employers are cut out of the process, or it’s OK because employers are part of the process. All vendors will point to the turnover rate in certain industries, like hospitality, and say employees would stay if they had access to at least some of their pay on demand.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
This population of independent workers has grown by nearly 10% since 2016, but not all states are as advantageous or supportive for these freelancer workers. . Because freelancers and all independent workers are untethered by traditional offices most of the time, having access to the resources for this type of work is necessary. . According to new research from accounting software financial technology firm Tipalti , there are several factors that can make regions more freelancer-friendly. .
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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