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Building effective workflows with your Executive

Practically Perfect PA

Building effective workflows with your Executive I’m sure you have heard the term workflow a lot. It is certainly something you will have come across if you have ever decided to research how to manage your time best and increase your productivity. It is a term often used in project [.].

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Clients

Tips From T. Marie

I’ve written about client gifting here before. More than once. But what do you do if the holidays are overwhelming you this year and you still haven’t decided what to do as far as client gifting is concerned. Here is a list of last minute holiday gift ideas for clients. Gift cards. When you’re strapped for time there’s nothing like gift cards to help you get your holiday gifting done.

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Supporting Your Executive—Your Sole Purpose

Office Dynamics

Note: While this blog refers to being in a physical office space, you can apply the concepts to a “working from home” situation.

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The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

TED Talks

"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it.

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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

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Optimize For What’s Necessary

Brilliantly Better

Technology optimizes for performance. Business optimizes for profit. Biological evolution optimizes for survival. Spirituality optimizes for compassion (non-aggression). How does this work out in real life? Performance Optimizations To be successful, any technology must optimize for performance. That means running the same process with less energy, in less time, or with greater accuracy.

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At Home with Our Founder Jess

The Assistant Room

As we turned 5 this year and have survived 2 years of the pandemic, we decided to go back to the beginning and speak to our Founder ad Managing Director Jess. The post At Home with Our Founder Jess first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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The United Nation Reports There are 4.9 Billion Internet Users

Small Business Labs

The UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) estimates that 4.9 billion people are using the Internet in 2021 , which is about 63% of the world's population. This, of course, means about 37% of the world's population are not Internet users, and not surprisingly, most of these folks are in developing countries.   Key quote from the Washington Post's 1 in 3 people around the world have never used the Internet, a U.N. report estimates : " across the U.N.’s 46 lea

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5 Ways to Keep Positive During the Holidays

Ian's Messy Desk

The post 5 Ways to Keep Positive During the Holidays appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It’s easy to place too much pressure on ourselves at this festive time of the year. We get caught up in the demands of spending, entertaining, making things bigger and better than last year. Why? Mostly because we lose sight … Continue reading → You just finished reading 5 Ways to Keep Positive During the Holidays !

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The global risk of flooding — and how to turn the tide | Virginia Smith

TED Talks

From village to metropolis, global flooding is on the rise, and traditional approaches to managing the swells won't cut it, says water resource engineer Virginia Smith. Giving an overview of the dynamic shift needed to stymie the flow of future storm waters, she explains how each of us can help ensure a sustainable future despite the rising tides. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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2021 Monthly Recap – August

Brilliantly Better

August was a very productive month. Not necessarily in terms of writing, although I consistently wrote abut the base topics on this blog, but mostly in terms of how life unfolded after I settled in. During August I decided to register for my first marathon since Covid-19 clusterfuck turned the world upside down, the Lisbon.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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.

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At Home with Our Founder Jess

The Assistant Room

As we turned 5 this year and have survived 2 years of the pandemic, we decided to go back to the beginning and speak to our Founder ad Managing Director Jess. The post At Home with Our Founder Jess first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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How to Be Heard in a Noisy World

Success

On this week’s episode of SUCCESS Line , I talk to Patrick, a real-estate entrepreneur who recently wrote and self-published his first book. He has already sold 500 copies, which is no small feat, but he has big dreams of best-seller lists and sequels. . He wants to know, “How do I build an audience for my work and hit that best-seller list?”. This is a challenge so many entrepreneurs face, whether they are publishing a book or not.

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Unmasking Imposter Syndrome on the Let’s Get Social Show

Stephanie LH Calahan

Imposter Syndrome afflicts over 70% of all people, and many don't know it is standing in the way of their dreams and goals. It is prevalent among people considered to be high-achievers. It can show up as overperforming in one area and underperforming in another. I had the pleasure of talking with Eimer Duffy and Phillip Twyford on the Let's Get Social Show, and we talked about this common phenomenon and what you can do about it.

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Pew Research on The State of the Gig Economy in 2021

Small Business Labs

The Pew Research Center, a highly regarded non-profit, non-partisan D.C. think tank, recently released The State of Gig Work in 2021 report.   The report covers the results of an in-depth survey of Americans who earn money from the gig economy, which Pew defined somewhat narrowly.  They only included workers who earned money by providing the following services via online gig platforms:  " driving for a ride-hailing app; shopping for or delivering groceries or househol

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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.

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The dreams and details of a green shipping revolution | Jim Hagemann Snabe

TED Talks

As chairman of the world's largest maritime shipping company, Jim Hagemann Snabe thinks a lot about how goods get where they need to go and the impact their journey has on the planet. Leading the effort to decarbonize shipping by 2050, he shares a plan to convert green electricity into green liquid fuel to power vessels in a process called "power-to-X" -- and urges global leaders to join the voyage towards an innovative, sustainable and fast-approaching future.

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5 Ways to Make the Holidays More Meaningful

Ian's Messy Desk

The post 5 Ways to Make the Holidays More Meaningful appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Well… Christmas is two days away. How has the holiday season been for you? What do you celebrate, or do you choose not to celebrate? And, as we’re in year two of restrictions and lockdowns, how has that affected your … Continue reading → You just finished reading 5 Ways to Make the Holidays More Meaningful !

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7 Christmas Hampers for Corporate Gifting

The Assistant Room

To make things as easy as possible for you this year we've pulled together our top 7 Christmas hampers to help you take what can be a hugely time consuming task off of your to-do list and get ahead of the Christmas rush. The post 7 Christmas Hampers for Corporate Gifting first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Nice Is Not Enough: How Mindy Stearns Builds a Culture of Kindness

Success

We could all use a little extra kindness, and leaders are better placed than most to spread it. Mindy Stearns is so committed to doing her part that she took on the title of Chief Kindness Officer at mortgage lender Kind Lending. You may already be familiar with Mindy’s impressively varied career, which started with doing animal impressions on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey show.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?

Ideas.Ted

As a psychologist who’s been in private practice for 25 years, I’ve seen that there are as many kinds of relationship problems as there are humans on this planet. But one issue that keeps coming up is about irritability — or what to do when a close connection seems to be in a bad mood all the time. . Take this letter from a reader, for example: Every day, my sister seems to wake up irritable and then stay that way.

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Study by U.K. Think Tank Finds Gig Workers Satisfied With Their Work

Small Business Labs

The Social Market Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank based in the U.K.   They recently released Rides and responsibilities: Understanding the needs and preferences of those who work in the gig economy , a study they conducted that focused on the attitudes and motivations of food delivery riders who work with Deliveroo.

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3 questions to build resilience -- and change the world | Sister True Dedication

TED Talks

Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of "mindful walking," she shares three essential questions to ask yourself to awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace. Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication.

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Take Time for Rest and Relaxation

Ian's Messy Desk

The post Take Time for Rest and Relaxation appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It’s three days before Christmas and things are ready to go. There will be a couple of things that need to be done on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, I’m starting my day a little slower, taking time to tweak preparations … Continue reading → You just finished reading Take Time for Rest and Relaxation !

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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.

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5 easy ways to supercharge your sales process using automation

Practically Perfect PA

5 easy ways to supercharge your sales process using automation Maintaining a sales process as a business owner is a huge challenge. You will likely be using multiple tools and apps for the various tasks, and if they’re not connected, your team will be wasting hours of valuable time on [.].

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Burnout Can Be a Sign of Big Business Growth—Here’s What to Do Next

Success

Sometimes in life, pain and difficulty can be positive signs. To the bootstrapping entrepreneur , for example, feelings of burnout may be inevitable, but it might actually mean you’re on the right track. If there’s more and more work to be done, your business is probably growing. Many entrepreneurs experience burnout because they mistakenly believe they have to do all the work themselves.

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Moxie Tip #23: Leadership

Virtual Moxie

Truly successful Virtual Assistants lead in a variety of ways: in their profession, with their clients, and in changing the way the world works. No matter where you are in your VA journey, you can always be a leader for someone else. The post Moxie Tip #23: Leadership appeared first on AssistU.

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Forming a Tight Partnership with Your Executive Assistant

Worxbee

When executives and their executive assistants form a tight partnership, magic can happen at work. It’s not just about managing schedules and arranging travel - it’s about forming a strategic relationship where the executive and EA are in it together and striving for success. EAs are in the perfect position to step to this level because they already operate in the executive sphere.

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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.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

Ideas.Ted

The holidays are here — a time for family, friends and festivities. But it’s also a season of consumerism, which is costing our planet a hefty price. . This year, the world has seen the biggest increase in ship emissions in over a decade (along with endangered whales getting struck by congested cargo ships.) In the US alone, returned packages will generate around 15 million tons of carbon pollution (equivalent to 3.2 million cars driven on the road for one year).

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Education is a fundamental right for every child | Makhtoum Abdalla

TED Talks

For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the Otash camp in Darfur, shares his biggest dream: to ensure all children are educated and taught the skills needed to become "captains of their destiny.". For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

No doubt you’ve read about “The Great Resignation” and Americans quitting their jobs in record numbers. The headlines report alarming labor shortages that we see in our own towns with stores that have shorter hours or that have closed entirely. In fact, the data shows that a whopping 50% of Americans are looking for new work this year. Since April, 2021, 11.5 million workers have quit their jobs which is the highest level since the year 2000.

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Changing the Narrative: How to Silence Your Inner Critic in the New Year

Success

How loud is your inner critic these days? It’s a good question to ask yourself in 2022 to take stock of the beliefs you held in 2021. After all, you don’t want those old narratives holding you back in the new year. Instead, you’ll want to tame the doubtful voice in your head and the stories it tells. “If we’re not careful, these stories can lead us to a place we don’t want to be, and if we’re intentional, they can lead us to some really great places,” Kindra Hall says.

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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.