Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At Griffith Foods, Kyala was empowered by the Group President of North America to write her own job profile, which helped to create a space for an Executive Assistant to support the main areas in the US business that work closely with their customers. I am vegan and love creating vegan recipes with my children to help heal our bodies.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 5, 2021

Bons, hand me a pen, will ya?” We knew it was coming but the reality hit me like a tidal wave. Oh, but don’t cross them… Olympia Dukakis taught me so much about being a working mother, about being a leader, and about the way to treat others. By Bonnie Low-Kramen . Off we went. And what a gift she had.

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Success

JULY 13, 2022

The collective energy we’ve seen at this summit showed me that our voices, leadership, empathy and brilliance will help women continue to make forward progress.”. It means helping women bring other women to the forefront. It means helping women bring other women to the forefront. You may already know this woman.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 21, 2008

You're going on an interview, whether by choice or necessity You have to go in with confidence, and being prepared is the key When they say, "Tell me about yourself", that’s not the time to babble Don't talk about your kids and spouse or your financial trouble You could be asked things like, "What have you learnt from your mistakes?"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 5, 2008

You can contact her through this blogspot or by emailing me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com. She has been an Administrative Assistant for over 25 years. She has been an Administrative Assistant for over 25 years.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Thank them verbally and in writing. This may be the perfect time to start playing that instrument, take up a new hobby, learn another language, or write that poem. I have spent the better part of 2020 in front of a camera in my home TV studio speaking with the assistants in the world. I wish that we will close the wage gap.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Improve Communication Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. This includes forwarding every bad joke and poem your second cousin sends you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. I’m a visual person so it really helps me to plan my way to my goal. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010 Overcome your Independency So you like to work alone and dont ask other s for help; you feel like the task will be done and done right if you complete it. Here are a few tips to overcome your independency: Ask for help. Lets grow together! Guess what you are on the road to becoming a micromanager. ，??????，????。

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. .© Let me know what you think. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Many, many books later, it began to dawn on me that books were the conscious, choice-making work of authors. Deeper yet, that writing had a voice, that it was animated by a current. I screamed for help at the people looking down at me; no one seemed to react. Think of your favorite book.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. .© These types of stories always amaze me.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 1, 2015

Her clients have needed organization as much as the space planning solutions she provides, so she had quite a few questions for me. While only a few people fall into my Collector category, everyone you work with needs organizing help. To my mind, that meant that he wasn’t good relationship material.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Technically I think it is a remote mouse with Powerpoint clicker capabilities, but PowerPoint Remote works just fine for me. After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. I like this particular article it gives me an additional input in the information a round the world. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. Sometimes I even have the answers and by helping someone else it reinforces what I know. July 04, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

When I was young my Aunt Joyce would send me a birthday card each year and put a bit of money in it. We were a large family and being noticed as an individual and special was rare so receiving these cards just made my day -- somebody was actually thinking of ME! When I tried this service, it was a great alternative for me.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

The old adage `every little bit helps`, really does. Agencies such as World Vision are on the ground now helping where they can. January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Thanks everyone for correcting me. This happens to me at least once a week and I use that exact same technique to rescue myself. This happens to me at least once a week and I use that exact same technique to rescue myself. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" .© Lets enjoy our day together.© On my most recent assignment everything went very smoothly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Chrissy Clark March 23, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. She received a job posting that she thought I would be interested in so passed it along to me and I have done the same for others. Lets enjoy our day together.© I heard about my current job from an assistant I dealt with regularly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I laughed, but started to think how the 12 step program has been such a help to so many people. There are 12 step programs for many groups designed to help people, so why not for us. Dont be afraid to ask for help and guidance from others. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I know so many people who are great at what they do, but when I hear them talk about themselves they are very negative and keep telling me how they cant do it. When someone asked me to speak or do something at work, I would say "Oh, I could never do that!" I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Managing messages in bulk, but still in a consistent fashion, can help save time. Managing messages in bulk, but still in a consistent fashion, can help save time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Everywhere I went people have been smiling and so helpful. From the young cadet who waited while I got my subway pass and directed me to the downtown core, to the man who recommended the High Museum and Atlanta Aquarium and gave me directions on how to get there. Better them than me, but it was very neat to watch.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

With me it is a hit and miss sort of thing and sometimes I am funny, sometimes I am melancholy. I went to a writing workshop and the woman who was presenting said that comedians are only as funny as their writers. Perhaps you can help. Someone asked, its something Ive always wanted to do, but my fear kept me from saying yes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Im sure in my daughters case she was not thinking that she was taking me away from my work when I had to go and tend to her, she was just thinking that she didnt want to do the job and wanted to let me know it. Because he is, it pushes me to want to perform better to meet his expectations. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

The one good thing about speaking at an event where nobody knows me is, they have no idea whether my hair is supposed to be this dark. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.© Have a great day everyone!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

When they write an e-mail they do the same thing and instead of getting to the point they explain and explain and explain. I feel I have to dig to find what is required of me. I have received e-mails from people in Europe and they tend to be more formal and address me as "DearPatricia." Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

That was never enough to get me out of the car! One young boss told me that he was self-sufficient and didnt need assistance, but what I saw was someone doing more than they needed to. I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

A person I worked with had a problem with alcohol and the whole office knew about it except me. They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. Lets enjoy our day together.© One day she just up and quit.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. I didnt have to look far for it so that makes me more relaxed and able to do what I am there to do -- take the minutes. Lets enjoy our day together.© no tickets.

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