Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

But finding the right resolution for you—one that you will actually keep—isn’t an easy process. Here, we offer tips for creating your resolutions, learning how to keep them and even some New Year’s resolution ideas to get you started. Learn a new skill. Learn about investing. Strive for quality sleep. Let go of grudges.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2022

After all, COVID-19 forced many companies to quickly pivot their processes and offerings. New processes and equipment have led to a need for new types of roles in the workforce, so be on the lookout for opportunities that might not have existed before. How might your words be interpreted via email? You might hear “You’re hired!”

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? I would also recommend joining a local PA network. Therefore, I opted for Office Technology so I learnt typewriting and word processing etc.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

To ensure you get the most out of networking and professional development events, create a post-event plan. Connect on social media and send emails to connect. Whatever your goals for a networking event, setting aside time and energy to properly process your time and learning will ensure you make the most of it.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Perhaps one of the worst things a company can do is blindside their workers and conduct layoffs through an email or mass Zoom meeting. . The Better.com CEO laid off 900 employees over Zoom last Christmas, and Carvana let 2,500 workers go during group Zoom calls and some via email six months later. “My heart just sank.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legitimate remote jobs can be found by careful search through reputable platforms, leveraging professional networks, and being vigilant to avoid scams by recognizing signs such as requests for upfront payments or vague job details. Another strategy is to leverage professional networks for personal referrals and information on openings.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

andcards is designed with a focus on simplicity, allowing even non-tech-savvy customers to quickly learn how to use the platform. The white-label app can be used by all parties involved in the coworking process, including members, non-members, event attendees, visitors, and even administrators.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 28, 2024

As a trusted partner to C-level executives, senior leaders, and global teams, she has played a key role in decision-making, strategic planning, organizational operations, change management, and talent development processes. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 26, 2024

Her responsibilities include driving the rhythm of the business, thinking holistically and strategically about critical operational functions, business processes, and procedures, and enabling effective execution, in other words, connecting the dots within the organization.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 17, 2024

Fiona Young is founder of Carve, a series of live digital courses for executive assistants to learn AI, create capacity, and develop into a strategic assistant. Before launching Carve, Fiona spent five years leading learning programs at Hive Learning, the b2b peer learning app.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 19, 2024

She takes pride in her ability to optimize workflows, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At some time or the other everyone is supposed to use cold emails. Cold Email Marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalized. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Bulk emails are sent every week that are well personalized and researched. Keep it brief.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 24, 2023

LEADERSHIP QUOTE How are we supposed to lead meaningful lives, understand our ‘why’, and develop the roadmap for our purpose if we don’t take the time to go through the most crucial and vital process to achieving success, thus creating the vision for our future?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 2023

Imagine building a team, becoming a trusted leader, creating new processes, driving efficiency, and growing successful businesses all in less than a year. Her ability to quickly develop sound but flexible business processes and systems enables teams to scale at a rapid pace, and her executive presence offers leaders confidence and trust.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

To keep attracting the best candidates and clients for your recruitment agency, you need to have a good hang of writing exceptional recruiting emails. Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 25, 2015

Developing a solid plan for marketing and networking takes work, doesn’t it? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Don’t make the email too lengthy or too mushy; make it brief, but make it clear.

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Success

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Gore chalks up lessons learned that include spending too much time raising venture capital rather than focusing on sales and hiring too slowly and not firing fast enough. As for where Hello Alice may prove to be an early leader once again, Rodz is focused on how the company can help build a more equitable and transparent underwriting process.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

This approach involves efficiently managing tasks, optimizing processes for increased productivity, and embodying the executive’s and company’s values and image. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

While learning how to find a mentor can be intimidating, it is a skill that can be essential to helping you get ahead at work and in life. Below, we look at what you need to consider when learning how to get a mentor and some tips for finding the best one for you. Try not to take rejection personally.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Process management tools. Executive assistants are masters of process management and that requires some quality tools to keep track! Your processes, standard operating procedures and policies should be clearly documented and accessible to those who need to use them. Process documentation tools. Email templates and tools.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Over the years, we’ve learned what tools you need to reach the top of your game. A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.”

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Well, today I found an email I wrote to myself in March 2020 where I documented the idea of writing this list of tools, so I figured it’s time. Google Workspace The first thing you need when you launch a business is an email address, and better yet, an email address with your own domain name.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

Developing a solid plan for marketing and networking takes work, doesn’t it? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Don’t make the email too lengthy or too mushy; make it brief, but make it clear.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 11, 2022

She is passionate about fostering an atmosphere of intentional relationships and JOY, while maintaining a strong ability for maximizing efficiency, streamlining processes, and finding solutions. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. Why you should (or shouldn’t) work with freelancers After learning about Fishkin’s past hiring experiences, we decided to do our own analysis on the subject — comparing full-time marketing employees to outsourced agency and freelance talent.

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Go Burrows

JULY 4, 2021

In this episode, Stephanie walks through a game-changing process she and her team use to lead productive and efficient meetings with the c-suite and leadership teams at her company. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 10, 2022

Lauren Rauen, better known as “Lo,” hangs with the three co-founders of SUPER73 and the entire C-Suite to make sure they’ve got the low-down on all projects, processes, and people. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Amber talks about leading a team of assistants, working with admins who lack ambition, balancing the demands of a fast-paced work environment with a fast-paced home life, and being honest during the interview process. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In addition to traditional forms of administrative support, such as email and calendar management, they require a special combination of skills, qualities, and characteristics that are essential for success in the role. Startup EAs must be able to grow with the organization and “scale up.” . How to Hire an Executive Assistant for a Startup.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 8, 2022

Her greatest achievement has been that she can now admit it and learn about herself in the process so that she doesn’t make the same mistake twice. After all, we learn so much more when we fall down than when we pretend we have our eyes wide open. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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BMT Office Administration

JUNE 22, 2023

Direct deposit works through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—you instruct your bank to prepare a payroll file and it disburses employees’ pay electronically to their banks. However, there are other ways to send money electronically, not through the ACH network and not directly through banks. What’s wrong with this?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You can get started on this process by downloading this free resource: From Reactive to Proactive: Creating Your Strategic Administrative Career Plan. Professional associations allow you to network with other members in a way that’s beneficial for your career. Where do you want to be this time next year? These are some of my favorites!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? Keep reading to learn more about the great product and how you can win. “ They are designed for trade shows, conferences, seminars and networking with plenty of extra features. Any big lessons learned? Absolutely not.

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