Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

I went to a writing workshop and the woman who was presenting said that comedians are only as funny as their writers. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. With me it is a hit and miss sort of thing and sometimes I am funny, sometimes I am melancholy. How do comedians do it? Oh where or where is my password?

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APRIL 10, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , E-mail chaos , E-Mail Management , making sense out of e-mail Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

It can be that way in your professional life as well. How you present yourself and what you wear to the office can help how you feel about what you are doing. If you are in a smart suit with appropriate shoes and hair done, you feel professional and act and speak accordingly. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. What a neat idea for businesses too. To apologize and try to make things right.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , my favourites , useful links , useful sites Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Oh where or where is my password?

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MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. I know I am going to change my habits.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:28 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Atlanta , Atlanta Aquarium , High Museum of Art , Life Summit , OfficeArrow Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I can hardly wait.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Oh where or where is my password?

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. There is help out there and it is usually closer than you think. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. People at the meeting dont want to be singled out. The decision made is always recorded as a group decision. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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OCTOBER 18, 2008

AdminChronicles, hosted by JEM, is a one-stop source for administrative professionals to learn, build and sharpen their skills and capabilities so that the career and life they dream of are within reach. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Theyre more likely to get something back when they ask for it.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrative professionals , frustration , the day in the life of Reactions: 5comments: CdnYankee said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. My default is black and white, but my printers default is colour. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrative professionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. The company I work for has a great attitude toward staff professional development and hiring from within for open positions or new position needs.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Acronyms are annoying. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , encouragement , I think I can , low self esteem , self confidence Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:27 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , enjoying work , liking what you do Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Yep, makes my life much easier. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , booking meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JUNE 14, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:02 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , board meetings , checklists , preparing for a meeting , to-do lists Reactions: 3comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Great blog, Patricia. Oh where or where is my password?

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Its all in how you handle it and how you present it to your boss. "It If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. very informative entry! I just love your article!!

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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JANUARY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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JANUARY 19, 2009

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JANUARY 31, 2009

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Oh where or where is my password?

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