Success
AUGUST 27, 2022
I often ask my clients, “If anything will get in your way, what will it be?” It’s an important question, especially during this time of year. Holidays can be both joyful and complicated. Expectations are high, and we can feel tangled and conflicted. We daydream things like, The holidays will be perfect! Our family will enjoy special times together! All my gifts will bring joy and excitement!
Allwork
AUGUST 29, 2022
Flexible work arrangements are officially the norm! We did it, Joe! . While this seems like a call for celebration, corporations have come to water-down the great benefits that come with this model in what some are calling “flex-washing.” . Similar to the concept of greenwashing, in which companies claim to be making significant environmental changes that are actually the bare minimum, flex-washing has become the most recent attempt at attracting employees and consumers without doing much.
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Bonnie Low Kramen
AUGUST 31, 2022
One of the very real dangers of the new remote workplace is being invisible. Bonnie offers solid advice about how to avoid being “out of sight, out of mind.” Read the article here. The post Staying Visible in an Invisible Workplace featured in All Business.com appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
AUGUST 31, 2022
By: Dawn Monroe, MOSM, MCE, MCCT, CVE, CVP. Integrating Microsoft Forms into Your Outlook Email. Polling Power. Do you ever have the need to email a quick survey to several people? In the past, you may have used the Voting Buttons feature in Microsoft Outlook. You can now add a Poll integrating Microsoft Forms which is an even better choice! Voting buttons have been around for quite a while, but they have some limitations.
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
Success
AUGUST 28, 2022
Amber Slone was on a mission. It was early May, a couple of months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and her coworkers had been working from home for 10 weeks. They were bored. She was bored. And the last thing anyone wanted was another Zoom call. Nevertheless, she wanted to engage her colleagues. So the 33-year-old found herself driving around Dallas, darting from one coworker’s home to the next with dozens of soda bottles and ice cream pints in tow.
Allwork
AUGUST 30, 2022
Remote workers want to feel connected to their company’s mission, goals, and people; your corporate culture must address that need to retain talent. Communicate your company’s values clearly to workers and solicit feedback from them. Leverage existing and emerging technologies to enhance collaboration, connection, trust, and productivity. . Just when you thought opportunities might get better for companies, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. jumped from 1.4% in 2020 to 8.5% by the end of July
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Executive Leadership Support Blog
AUGUST 30, 2022
ELSx Webinar: Adapting to the Changing Landscape. November 1, 2022 | 1pm CDT. Register Today! Join Rhonda Scharf in the latest ELSx Webinar: Adapting to the Changing Landscape. Every day your role changes. What you did yesterday won’t be what you do tomorrow. Change is happening faster than ever, and we can expect that our working lives will transition in ways we could have never imagined.
Success
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The hybrid workweek—spent partly in the office, partly at home—has become the new norm. In fact, a 2022 Gallup survey indicates that it will be the predominant work arrangement well into the future. The adjustment to this new work setup will require some organization. With the right approach and intentionality, a hybrid schedule could even offer more freedom than working from home full time.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Transformation into a data-enhanced business, with the ability to analyse the use and configuration of space, does not happen overnight. . It is ultimately up to companies to define what they want to achieve with technology investment, and the value they believe it can add to people in the workplace. . A digitally-enabled, in-building network management system simplifies and integrates complex technology to prepare your business to adapt to future needs. .
TED Talks
AUGUST 30, 2022
"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connections and help every student thrive.
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.
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.
Success
AUGUST 28, 2022
We all know we need to prepare for future healthcare costs, but learning how much to save can be difficult. Health savings accounts, or HSAs, are tax-advantaged savings opportunities for people with a high deductible health plan. They let you cover medical expenses like copays and deductibles while providing a tax break and helping you save for the future.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Drones have entered into countless occupational markets. . Drones are quickly becoming an instrumental tool in all industries; they provide high-definition imagery and data that can be processed quickly and disseminated to decision makers in near real time. . In a Q&A with Brendon Bartholomew, president of Vector Aerial, he explained the impact that drones will have on the workforce. .
Productivityist
AUGUST 30, 2022
This week’s featured vault episode is with guest, Jill Blumenstock! Jill is a certified Yoga Teacher and Vedic Astrologer, and has seen firsthand the impact of tuning into your own natural rhythms. It’s a time guide that’s beyond just your horoscope; you learn how to best manage your time. In this episode, we uncover how to chart your astrological patterns, how to apply it to your daily life – and hear Jill’s live reading of me!
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.
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
Success
AUGUST 30, 2022
Noted philosopher William James said that once a decision is made, you should stop worrying and start working. It’s not always what we know that makes a decision good—and maybe even great—but what we do to implement and execute it. Let me explain. On June 14, 1969, my wife Margaret and I got married. That was a good decision. But, 53 years later, I’m here to tell you that that good decision has become a great one because of what we have done with our life since.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
All Good Work helps coworking and flexible workspace operators accommodate vetted nonprofits in their space. . Partnering with All Good Work can also become part of a workspace’s ESG strategy. . All Good Work’s Nate Heasley explains the process, and how donating space to nonprofit organizations benefits workspaces. . This article was written by L Walker , and was originally published on Coworks.
TED Talks
AUGUST 29, 2022
Chemical plants create many of the materials found in everyday items, from the shoes you wear to the car you drive to the cell phone in your pocket. But the massive carbon footprint from chemical manufacturing is leading to climate breakdown. Sustainable engineering researcher Miguel A. Modestino presents his team's pioneering work on electrochemical engineering -- the design and implementation of new chemical reactions that source their energy directly from electricity, as opposed to fossil fue
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.
Bonnie Low Kramen
AUGUST 31, 2022
“Is Executive Assistant the Right Career For You?” Bonnie takes on the perception vs. the reality of the EA role in the new workplace. Read the article here. The post Harvard Business Review Article About EAs by Bonnie Low-Kramen appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.
Success
AUGUST 30, 2022
Daily meditation is an important part of your self-care regimen, whether you practice for 10 minutes or even five. Meditation apps make meditation easier to learn and practice, and they help you build positive mindfulness habits that contribute to better health, well-being and relationships—both personal and professional. But can guided and unguided meditation help you alleviate the fear, depression and stress associated with anxiety?
Allwork
AUGUST 31, 2022
77% of employees say financial stress is affecting their mental health, and 52% said it’s impacting their physical well-being. . There are ways in which workplace leaders can improve the lives and financial wellness of their workers. . Ladder, a life insurance insurtech company, has suggested that companies would give themselves a leg up in recruiting and retention if they promoted a comprehensive financial well-being program for their employees. .
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 30, 2022
The holiday season is upon us, so it’s time to get ahead of the competition. For many, seasonal marketing is in full swing by early September. Not only is it key to know the important dates to consumers, but it’s equally important to put some effort into your SEO. Optimizing the whole experience of your… The post The Best SEO Tips for Q4 appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
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.
Karen Vivarelli
AUGUST 30, 2022
Does this sound like you? You’re new to the VA world and someone sends you an enquiry but you have no idea how to respond. Trust me…we’ve all been there! Don’t worry I’ve got you covered Below are some points to include in your follow up email so your potential client knows that you are interested in working with them and can easily transition to the next step in the onboarding process: Thank them for their enquiry – Showing gratitude for their interest in working with you is a great way t
Success
AUGUST 29, 2022
Up until 2016, it wouldn’t have taken much for Brian Kennedy to have committed himself to a life of climbing the corporate ladder. As much as he fancied himself a dreamer who enjoyed spending time outdoors, he’d also always been practical. He was in his mid-30s, and an achievable path into a management role would’ve been a welcome portal into a comfortable future.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A new report from CBRE shows that occupiers in London are growing their office footprint at record levels. . After a major dip in office leasing activity over the last few months, CBRE data finds that Central London office take-up grew 153% from last year as of the end of the second quarter. . Additionally, the 12 months ending during the second quarter included 43 completed deals at 100% positive net absorption, the highest level seen in any 12-month period over the last eight years a
Worxbee
AUGUST 30, 2022
When you reclaim your time from repetitive tasks, you free yourself to pursue the big fish. Sounds too good to be true? Not with an experienced, efficient executive assistant on your side. Experienced EAs know how to get tasks done effectively and proactively – saving you time and money. Let’s examine why and how EAs save you time and money. EAs support the growth of the company One of the main draws to having an EA is that they increase productivity and provide problem-solving.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
The Leader Assistant Podcast
AUGUST 28, 2022
As strategic assistant and producer of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Emily Housley is Crisp CEO’s partner in getting stuff done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Emily shares the story of how she landed her first assistant role, how it has morphed since she began, and how to present yourself as an extension of your executive.
Success
AUGUST 29, 2022
It was 2010. I was waiting for the most important call of my life. I had been working on a massive deal for 18 months and if everything panned out, my company would make just over a million dollars. And then the phone rang. It was my partner. But he wasn’t calling with good news. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach.
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Another major financial firm is urging employees to return to the office. . Jefferies Financial Group is taking notes from the likes of Goldman Sachs, encouraging employees to come back to the office instead of working in “lonely home silos” according to CEO Richard Handler. . “As long as Covid continues to be manageable, we need everyone back in our offices on a consistent basis so we can truly maximize our fourth and final quarter and the future that is ahead,” said Handler. .
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Is capitalism a good thing? Journalist Katherine Mangu-Ward makes the case that "weirdos" left alone to innovate and explore far-out ideas in a free market system are our best hope for the future. She asks us to reconsider our qualms about capitalism, failure and corporate death, analyzing the recent history of General Motors and Facebook to illustrate why we're better off with a lot less government intervention.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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