Ideas for Administrative Professionals’ Week
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 16, 2008
I know it's gotten commercialized just like every other special day, but I love getting presents so as long as we're celebrating I'm going to enjoy it.
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Ep 209: Molly Denham on Remote Work and Career Paths for Administrative Professionals
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
MARCH 5, 2023
Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. In this episode, Molly talks about career paths and levels for administrative professionals, remote work, and education for assistants.00:07:07 00:07:07 Find the perfect match.
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Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Lucy is passionate about ensuring the assistant role is truly recognized as a career and not just a job – and is dedicated to supporting the development of both senior and aspiring administrative professionals.
Bosses Day - October 16
The Office Professionals Place
OCTOBER 15, 2009
So a gift card to their favorite restaurant or clothing store would be appropriate. Order Lunch In If your department or office is approaching a deadline and things are getting on edge, order lunch from your boss’ favorite restaurant and deliver it to them in their office. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.
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Communication Case #2 - the Mind Reader
The Office Professionals Place
AUGUST 5, 2009
He was thinking this guy would have taken a job at a fast food restaurant just to get away from his co-workers. Need a speaker/presenter? Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1.
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Ep 229: Michelle Motz on Being an EA in a Public Company and the Role of an EA in a Remote World
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
JULY 23, 2023
Michelle Motz is a highly accomplished and results-driven administrative professional with a knowledge of finance, investor relations, strategy, M&A and Human Resources. In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role.
Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 1, 2020
A lot of planning has gone into this trip – from the airline you chose to fly to the hotel you selected to the restaurants you’ll eat at. Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Did you update your resume, professional portfolio, and other vital career documents? • You worked with a budget.
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Ep 207: Deedee Benyi on Understanding the Business and Supporting Multiple Executives
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
In this episode, Deedee talks about how to understand the business so you can better support your executive team, supporting multiple executives, creating a professional and personal brand, as well as championing the collective administrative professional brand.
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Ep 252: Sage Johnson – Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
DECEMBER 31, 2023
She is an accomplished professional who holds the esteemed certification from IAAP as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and specializes in Organizational Management.
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Ep 206: Nichole Brooks on Extending Grace at Work and Advocating for Assistants
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Nichole Brooks has an extensive career as an administrative professional with 30 years of experience, including her current role as an Administrative Operations Manager.
Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Last month, Andrea was awarded the 2023 American Society of Administrative Professionals Impact Award for her problem-solving, resourcefulness, and dedication to enhancing staff morale.
Proper Business Dining Etiquette
The Office Professionals Place
JUNE 17, 2010
If you practice good etiquette, not only will your guests remember you in a positive manner as a representative of your company, but the staff at the restaurant will remember you as well (good or bad!). Need a speaker/presenter? Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 8:31 AM Labels: Tips/Techniques 2comments: ??? said. ??????????~ ???BLOG?????????
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The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants
C-Suite Assistants
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
High profile business leaders, individuals and professional couples with multiple homes who serve on various boards and are involved with philanthropic causes often require a personal assistant to manage their private lives. What if you need someone to do both? This role is gaining in popularity.
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We did it Canada!
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
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? If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.
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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
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? If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.
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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants
LEADERASSISTANT.COM
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
I’ve worked with CEOs, professional athletes, Fortune 100 board members, billionaires, pastors—and their assistants—in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak at administrative professional and executive assistant conferences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Thailand, and Germany.
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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 8, 2009
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 22, 2009
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski
Executive Leadership Support Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
As an advocate for executive assistants’ access to professional development, Lacretia offers coaching services and has been a guest panelist at events dedicated to advancing administrative professionals. After spending hours behind the computer screen, something about cooking helps me feel rooted and present.
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I look like that!!
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 20, 2009
I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? I cant believe I look and act like that.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Thanks Patty.
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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.
That is not in my job description.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. .&# But what does it mean exactly and does that include everything? very informative entry! I just love your article!!
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Keep your Inbox running on empty
Laughing all the Way to Work
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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It's all in how you feel
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. Sometimes it is all in how you feel isnt it?
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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. 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? If you have very funny writers around you, your material will be great. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 27, 2009
► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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The importance of having someone to talk to
Laughing all the Way to Work
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). I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. 23, 1 p.m.
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The Advertising Game
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin. Going, going, gone. In anyone home ? It was nice to have the immediate contact. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Meeting preparation.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. Great blog, Patricia. I do know that lists have been my mainstay -- and have helped me keep my sanity.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 31, 2009
.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did in the telling.
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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. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. 23, 1 p.m.
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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. What a neat idea for businesses too. To thank an employee for showing initiative and going the extra mile. Thanks for sharing this service!
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Laughing all the Way to Work
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. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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How to get Office fat fast.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. I know I am going to change my habits. I agree with all these. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. Put it in your Outlook Tasks with a reminder to follow up.
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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles
Laughing all the Way to Work
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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Dealing in real time.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. Are you vague or exact? 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. The people who are most successful at networking are ready to give help and advice before they receive anything at all. 23, 1 p.m.
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10 Things = Frustration
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. My default is black and white, but my printers default is colour. A boss who procrastinates (I hope my boss is reading this). 411 Look Up 411.ca
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We live in an Acronym Happy World.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. It will make life easier on the receiving end as the end goal of speaking and writing is still to be understood by our audience. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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The Little Engine That Could.
Laughing all the Way to Work
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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Do you like what you do?
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
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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