C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You may feel overwhelmed if you need to hire an executive assistant (EA) for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a Chief Operating Officer (COO). After all, these top company executives have many responsibilities, and finding someone to assist them is undoubtedly an arduous task, right? If you’re creating a list of required and preferred skills for a job description, this article is for you.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make great Chiefs of Staff, and more. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Chandra Severin is a longtime trusted right hand for senior leaders and CEOs in various industries. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Chandra talks about managing a team of administrative professionals, networking, navigating change at work, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on. – Serena Williams CONNECT WITH CHANDRA Chandra on LinkedIn ABOUT CHANDRA Chandra Severin has over 3

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Karen Vivarelli

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a small business owner there are so many different tasks you have to get done. And let’s be honest, there are some tasks that we all dislike doing, aren’t skilled at or simply just don’t have time for. It’s time to stop working crazy hours just to get the bare minimum done. Be smart with your time and outsource some tasks so that you can get back to doing what you love.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As a premier executive assistant recruiter , we know our clients and candidates are concerned with AI and its impact on skills and jobs. Will artificial intelligence (AI) steal everyone’s jobs? That’s a big concern among the nation’s workforce, but AI is also making people more efficient and productive, and this benefits everyone. Microsoft estimates that 75% of knowledge workers use AI.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As companies like Amazon , JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs bring workers back to the office full-time, concerns are mounting that strict office mandates could harm diversity and make it harder to attract and retain underrepresented talent. Research suggests that such policies disproportionately affect women, minorities, caregivers, and neurodiverse employees, potentially driving them to quit or seek more flexible opportunities elsewhere, according to The Washington Post.

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Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

An interview with Robert Waldinger, M.D., director of the long-running Harvard Study of Adult Development Achieving a good balance between work and home life sometimes seems impossible. But one decades-long study explores on how people try to make it work and some of the decisions they regret in this area. To find out more, we spoke to Robert Waldinger, M.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and a Zen priest.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In 2025, human resource leaders say they will be focusing on navigating the complexities of workplace transformation, at a time when most people say they are already worn out by change. This is one of the key findings from the Gartner HR Priorities Survey [registration] of over 1,400 HR leaders from 60 countries and a range of industries. The report highlights five pivotal areas—leader and manager development, organisational culture, strategic workforce planning, change management, and HR techno

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I believe one of the most important principles for professional success is the idea of showing up consistently as your best self. It’s simple in theory, but difficult in practice. There are two parts to this equation, so let’s tackle those first and then we’ll look at strategies to help you do it. Why Consistency Matters Consistency is the foundation of trust and reliability.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Seth Godin , the legendary author and marketer, joined me for an insightful conversation on productivity, creativity, and intentional living. In this Flashback Friday episode, Seth delves into the concepts behind his book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work , discussing the importance of intent, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why consistency overrides authenticity.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Imposter Syndrome: A Shared Journey with Dr. Valerie Young In this episode, we dive into the complexities of imposter syndrome with Dr. Valerie Young , co-founder of Impostor Syndrome Institute an esteemed expert whose insights have transformed the way we understand and confront feelings of self-doubt. With a remarkable resume that includes speaking engagements at institutions like Google, NASA, Harvard, and even the NBA, Dr.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Toxic or misaligned manager? Learn key signs, differences, and strategies to handle each, protecting your well-being and career success.

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Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It’s been said time and again: Employees can make or break a business. But could the way management treats those same workers make a noticeable difference in the bottom line? New research suggests that it could. A report showed “for the first time” a positive correlation between a company’s use of worker-centered strategies and its financial growth.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The latest sustainability report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) highlights the continued challenge of embedding sustainable practices within the built environment, despite some signs of progress. While demand for sustainable buildings and investment remains steady, particularly in regions such as Europe, significant gaps persist in terms of skills, knowledge, and financial incentives.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Operating in the ever-changing business landscape requires businesses to remain flexible and adaptive. One way to ensure that your business is appropriately aligned with your current business goals and market demands is rightsizing. This involves adjusting your company structure and allocating your workforce to support your current strategic plan and improve efficiency to support business growth.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Jeff Patterson , author of The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential , joins me for an insightful conversation about the power of yielding in all aspects of life. Jeff introduces the concept of yielding as a transformative strategy that goes beyond physicality to include mental and emotional realms. In our fast-paced world, learning to yield can help us create more intentional and harmonious relationships with ourselves and others.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite the success of hybrid and remote models, many CEOs continue to push for in-office work. Companies like Amazon risk losing top talent and innovation by enforcing strict return-to-office mandates. Flexibility in work arrangements is critical for retention, especially for women in leadership roles. CEOs are stuck in the dark ages. This statement can apply to many areas, but here it’s about their stubborn push to bring people back to the office, even though it’s clear that neither employees

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the CEO at MindMed. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jessie talks about what she learned working for a grammy winning cellist, the value of an EA coach and community, staying motivated while working remotely, working in a field you’re passionate about, and more!

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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The announcement of OpenAI’s ​​​​​​ $16 million licensing deal with Dotdash Meredith sheds light on a pivotal shift in how AI systems like ChatGPT are trained: by leveraging high-quality, human-generated content. This agreement signals a deeper collaboration between AI developers and media organizations, reshaping the relationship between technology and publishing while raising critical questions about ethics, economics and control over intellectual property.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The London office market is demonstrating strong signs of recovery, with declining vacancy rates and robust demand for high-quality spaces. Both occupier and investor activity surged in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting renewed confidence in the capital’s commercial real estate sector. Despite challenges posed by elevated supply levels, the market’s recovery trajectory points to a potential upswing in rents and investment activity heading into 2025, driven by stabilising vacancy rates

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

An interesting thing happened once the pandemic ushered in remote work on a large scale—employers hired many more employees with disabilities. This upended a lot of discriminatory thinking about hiring employees with disabilities. In conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new publication and associated tools, AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework , both of which are geared toward hiring empl

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I reconnect with Laura McClellan , lawyer, writer, and host of The Productive Woman podcast. Laura shares insights from her sabbatical, her evolving perspective on productivity, and how she balances her legal career, podcasting, and personal pursuits. Our conversation is both reflective and forward-looking, exploring how intentional productivity can help craft a meaningful life.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Future of Work: Is It “Less Work”? Nirit Cohen, a globally recognized HR strategist and thought leader, joins The Future of Work® Podcast to unpack the shifting landscape of modern employment. With 30 years of leadership experience at Intel and a master’s degree in economics specializing in Technology Policy and Innovation Management, Nirit bridges emerging trends with actionable strategies to help organizations navigate the complexities of workforce transformation.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There’s no such thing as a bullet-proof job. Few moments in life are as gut-wrenching as being called into your boss’s office only to hear the dreaded words, “We have to let you go.” In 2007, I found myself in that exact position. As a real estate paralegal at a title company, I thought my job was untouchable. After all, houses are always being bought and sold, right?

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Success

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These days, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is much more than just a buzzword. Your customers and investors are looking to do business with companies that support causes they believe in, such as health, education and environmental preservation. Unsurprisingly, this holds true for your employees as well. A 2024 Deloitte survey found that workplace volunteer opportunities can help employees feel “more positive about their work experience” and “more connected to their colleagues.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A new report from AWA claims that office attendance and desk use continue to go up, although the provision of workstations has been reduced as part of an overall rationalisation of corporate real estate. The report also suggests that this may have reached its optimal point right now as just 13 percent of UK organisations are considering further downsizing, suggesting that most firms think they may have reduced their real estate as far as they can.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Are your employees producing higher quality products and services than last year, or are they stagnant? Your organization could benefit from total quality management (TQM) if you aren’t seeing positive growth. What’s that? Total quality management (TQM) is an organization-wide system where staff members commit to continually improving processes and boosting customer satisfaction.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the complexities of life and work. This series offers deep discussions that explore meaningful topics from our perspectives. This month, we’re tackling uncertainty —how it shows up in our lives, how we handle it, and how to find certainty in areas where we can have control.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Digital clutter from screenshots, bookmarks, and messy inboxes can significantly hinder productivity in the workplace. Organizing bookmarks into categories and regularly deleting unused ones helps keep your digital space tidy and accessible. Establishing daily tidying routines and monthly goals for decluttering can enhance productivity and improve your overall work experience.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I was always ashamed of the fact that when I get really angry, I tend to cry. For years, I felt like it was proof that I didn’t belong in the business world, where emotions are treated like liabilities. I don’t know how many times I found myself in a heated discussion (fine, an argument) at work when the tears started coming. I wasn’t sad or hurt—I was livid.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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