Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Not long ago, I wrote an article on the topic of chronic complainers. It focused on how to deal with these kinds of folks because, let’s be honest, no one likes a whiner. And yet, it seems most workplaces are crawling with them. But then it dawned on me…What if (dare I say it) YOU are the pesky complainer in your office? Ouch. Sure, we all have complaints—about work, life, you name it.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Many bright, capable, intelligent, hardworking, and successful people share a “dirty little secret:” Deep down, they feel like they are not enough, that they don't fit in. Maybe these beautiful people even feel like complete frauds and know that someone will find them out at any minute. . This type of Visibility Block is Impostor Syndrome and impacts over 70% of the population.
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Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
As we all know writing minutes is an essential skill for Assistants and this ultimate guide to effective minute-taking we will break-down everything Assistants need to know to create minutes that will be read and actioned. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings [.].
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
A stellar career portfolio captures your progressing skill levels, professional recognition, career enhancements, development activities, and impressive accomplishments. However, a common mistake many assistants make is believing that a career portfolio is only needed once in order to obtain employment or is compiled haphazardly once a year as a corporate requirement.
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.
Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Zero waste is enjoying a newfound spotlight in the business community, but it’s something that should’ve been standard practice a long time ago. Pursuing zero waste means finding ways to use resources as efficiently as possible. It also means eliminating the materials sent by a company to the landfill. Discover some of the advantages — as well as tips — for achieving this vision.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The Atlantic's The Great Affordability Crisis Breaking America covers how the rapid rise in the prices of housing, healthcare, education and childcare and their impact on Americans. Key quote: In one of the best decades the American economy has ever recorded, families were bled dry by landlords, hospital administrators, university bursars, and child-care centers.
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Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
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Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
One area that seems to change notably from job to job is remuneration and performance reviews for Assistants. In my first full-time job, I had quarterly performance reviews with my manager, half-yearly appraisals and at the end of every year a full review and 360° feedback with my team. In one role, I didn't [.].
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Not all people who plan meetings are “meeting planners,” nor do all meeting planners start out their careers as meeting planners. I for one, started out on a clerical/administrative path with absolutely no knowledge at the time that a career in meeting planning even existed (and at the time it probably didn’t). Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until retirement.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
A SWOT analysis is something you may or may not have heard of in the business world, but it’s become quite popular over the years for analyzing a business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (hence the acronym). Whether you’re planning to move into new territory or simply want to take a closer look at what makes your business tick, a SWOT analysis can offer some valuable insight and give you a greater sense of clarity about your company moving forward.
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.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Landing recently raised $30 million to provide a "living as service" service. The firm's founder describes this as : " an all-inclusive long-term living experience that allows a new generation of renters the freedom to choose where and how they live." Landing partners with property managers and apartment owners to offer apartments in 13 different cities in the U.S. Renters join Landing by paying an annual fee of $199 a year. This gives them the ability to
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The Art of Constructive Conflict”. In the workplace, conflict is to be expected—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing, though most of us think of it that way. From past experience, we’ve been trained to see conflict as destructive; it tears people apart and creates all kinds of negative outcomes.
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
When people think about home based businesses it’s often associated with providing services via computer or providing handmade or digital products via an eCommerce platform. But what if neither of those avenues are for you? Maybe you prefer getting out and about rather than being in the home office all day, every day. Does that mean working from home is out of your reach?
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Effective calendar management for Executive Assistants is a hugely important aspect of th role. Assistants spend at the very least a third of their day organising their Executive’s schedule. Juggling our Executive’s time is a complex operation. There are also a lot of tasks related to diary management, for example, ensuring the Executives get [.].
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Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. We don’t always have an answer to each individual’s problem but we know some of you might. Please read the question and comment below. Marje M asks: My boss is making me write my own Key Performance Indicators. What do you suggest for measurable ones for an Executive Assistant?
Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ?. This is podcast 138 and, as promised, it’s my interview with Canadian social worker Elaine Birchall, who’s worked for 18 years helping hoarders. She has a book out called Conquer the Clutter. We talk about the three criteria of hoarding, the TV show Hoarders and the paths to becoming a hoarder.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
The San Diego Union Tribune's Would you live in a van? Two San Diego women launch startup for boho traveler movement covers a new app - conveniently called The VanLife App - targeted at VanLife nomads. The article provides a good description of VanLife: "For those who haven’t heard of it, “vanlife” refers to a recent bohemian trend of people buying cargo vans, old ambulances, school buses and other boxy vehicles, and converting them into livable apartments on wheels (think of it as a do-
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
I’m happy to welcome to Chris Krimitsos as the guest for this episode. Chris is a father, husband, community builder and ever-evolving innovator. He loves people and their stories and has leveraged his gifts of connecting others to build communities around entrepreneurship, podcasting, and multimedia. This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
There’s more to attracting and retaining customers than just having great products and a stand-out brand. Customer experience plays an important role in whether consumers decide to make a purchase or come back to your business again. In fact, American Express reports that 17 percent of Americans will spend more money because of a positive customer experience, but more than half of shoppers have scrapped a planned purchase as a result of subpar service.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
This is a guest post from Jenna Potter, the Social Media & Content Executive at CHS Group. Jenna sends out a Weekly Roundup email series where she selects her favourite 4+ resources every week that help PAs, EAs and VAs advance their career and life. Get it sent to your inbox here. When was the [.].
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
There’s a saying that success is 5% strategy and 95% mindset. When you set your mind to improving your job skills, you take control of your life to reach your full potential. It results in you performing at your optimum level. That leads to opportunities for your career advancement. We at Office Dynamics want you to grow and become highly efficient in your role.
Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! This is podcast 137 and it’s a follow up to one of my earliest podcasts, the emotional cost of clutter. I’m revisiting this today as a teaser for my next episode, an interview with Elaine Birchall whose new book is called Conquer the Clutter.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Benedict Evans , who is a well-known VC and tech industry pundit, recently released Tech in 2020: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. Similar in style to Mary Meeker's well known annual Internet Trends Report , Evans' report covers similar ground and is full of charts and data. And like Meeker's report, it's long at 128 pages.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
On this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Mike Pacchione. Mike is a speaking expert who helps presenters find their voice on stage. (Hint: putting yourself in your speech, while scary, is a bit of a secret weapon for making your speech memorable.). This episode is brought to you by Future. Future pairs you up with one of their world-class trainers, and coaches create your personalized workout plan, tailored specifically to your schedule, your routine, your goals, and your progress all
Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
If you’re defining yourself as a geek, then the term “continuous integration” may sound familiar to you. But for all the others, let me clarify some things. According to Wikipedia: In software engineering, continuous integration (CI) is the practice of merging all developers’ working copies to a shared mainline several times a day.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
When it comes to having your money earn you even more money, long-term investments will usually allow you to earn the most money. However, not everyone has the time or patience to put their money in long-term investments. For situations like this, there are shorter-term investment options that could make a lot of sense for you financially. To help you know what your options are and give you the best chance of making a decent amount of money in this area, here are three tips for making short-term
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Because your writing reflects your credibility, you want to craft your messages as effectively as possible. You can immediately improve it by applying these five points. 1. Make your opening sentence compelling. It starts with knowing your reader—a boss, a coworker, a customer. Rambling thoughts about the weather won’t interest them. Stick to directly addressing issues your recipients care about so they keep on reading. 2.
Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
I am so excited to have Vanessa Nieman, my dear friend, and fellow EA Advocate, join us as a guest blogger! When I met Vanessa in 2019 we immediately clicked and I have had the pleasure of watching her grow and expand in her career. She has so much to say to the Administrative community and I am over the moon that I can share her first article with you.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
OK, it's well known that Internet advertising has been growing rapidly. But even knowing that, the chart below (click to enlarge) is still stunning. The chart is from Adage's Marketing Fact Pack 2020 and shows that the internet's share of U.S. ad spending has increased from just 6.4% in 2006 to over 50% in 2020 and is forecast to reach 60% in 2022.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
On this episode, I’m joined “in studio” by Adam Kreek. A two-time Olympian, Adam holds 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold, and multiple hall of fame inductions. Adam’s new book, The Responsibility Ethic , teaches us the how of self-leadership, driving personal and professional results in individuals and organizations. This episode is brought to you by TextExpander.
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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