The team at Office Dynamics International is ecstatic to work with administrative professionals around the globe every day of the year. It’s one of our favorite things!
Assistants are simply the best.
This year we’re celebrating the administrative profession with our annual blog-a-thon in honor of administrative professionals. Marathon blogging right here at www.officedynamics.com.
We will be sharing a variety of resources, giving away great prizes and introducing you to new resources and skills to enhance your professional development in the coming year.
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Tell us about a time that you were commended at work or someone told you that you were simply the best? Tell us about the magic you worked to earn that compliment.
emodenablog says
April 27, 2016 at 10:13 amI work for two director’s and several managers – on particular time one of the directors was out of the office and not available du to an illness, and I had taken care of several of his customers that were waiting for replies without bothering him. I have worked with him for over 13 years, so I have a really good idea of what to ask and what he wants. He thank me profusely for taking over while he was out.
Jennifer says
April 11, 2016 at 1:59 pmLife has kept me in touch with a previous boss. Every time he sees me, he tells me he’d be happy to have me back. It’s a great compliment to me since it’s been over 10 years since I left that position. (Not to mention that he was notorious with other admins for being difficult to please.)
Lisa Fung says
April 6, 2016 at 10:13 amThe Magic is in the details. During my recent performance evaluation, my boss informed me that a potential client and personal friend of his commented that he can double my salary and recruit me. This prompted my boss to make a salary adjustment for me. My interaction with the client was very brief and I only recall offering him a selection of beverages, asking if he would prefer room temperature or chilled. I believe these minor details impressed him but it spoke volumes to my boss and his appreciation for me.
Sharon says
April 6, 2016 at 8:36 amA coworker and I were just talking about the power of appreciation earlier. We both agreed that it’s much easier to go the extra mile for someone who’s willing to not only work alongside you, but who appreciates your effort. I’d rather work for someone at a lower rate of pay and be appreciated than make a ton of money and feel like my efforts are for nothing.
Leticia says
April 6, 2016 at 8:10 amI still keep in contact with my old office. I worked there 17 years. They still tell me that it has never been the same since I left. In fact they hired 2 assistants to divide the duties I used to do.
Jeana Walz, CAP says
April 4, 2016 at 9:25 pmLooking forward to partcipating in this year’s blog-a-thon!
Mary Malpezzi says
April 4, 2016 at 9:21 amI work for a great boss who tells me that I am the best. My issue is that he does not really know what to do or how to best use me. I purchased the Working in Partnership workbook and he did not make the first meetings that I scheduled for us to work together. I asked him to please read the first chapter and let me know what he thought. He has not picked up the book.
I know I do a good job and have been an assistant for 40 years with many bosses who have valued my experience. This one has me stymied that his words don’t match his actions.
Robyn Byrd says
April 4, 2016 at 7:31 amMy Executive tells me at least once a week how blessed she is to have me as her E.A. Its great to know I’m appreciated; but honestly I’m the lucky one…she’s one of the best bosses I’ve ever worked with.
Lisa M. Brain says
April 4, 2016 at 8:39 amThat is great to hear that she tells you your appreciated. Unfortunately I don’t get that at all.
Jill Jones says
April 4, 2016 at 7:13 amI was the Administrative Aide for our Technical Services Superintendent for three years and had a really great working relationship with him. Last July he was moved to the Operations Superintendent position and I got a “new” boss (not really new since I’ve worked with him for 20+ years). In December I was moved to the Administrative Aide position work with my previous boss, the Maintenance Superintendent, and the Plant Manager. In February, I had the best performance evaluation of my career – I have worked here for 21 years. My boss told me I was invaluable, not just to him, but the other Superintendents, and praised me to the point I was almost embarrassed. Talk about motivation!! It makes me want to go above and beyond to make their lives easier.
Patti McLean says
April 4, 2016 at 6:23 amMy company had a HUGE celebration event in the town that we will be moving to at the end of this year. It was my first “press event” and myself and our VP of Business development planned the event in 2 weeks (now we know we must start earlier)! Congressman Paul Ryan was our special speaker along with others from our state. My CEO told us time and time again what an awesome job we did!! He mentioned last week during my review how composed I stayed even though it was a stressful week leading up to the big day! PS, printing the graphic and putting it where i can see it for those hard days!
Jasmine Freeman says
April 4, 2016 at 6:31 amYou are simply the best! Great work, Patti!
Melissa says
April 4, 2016 at 5:55 amI worked for an executive for only 10 months before she decided to retire – I still keep in contact with you and she tells me each time – am the best she has ever worked with!
Elaine Sellers says
April 4, 2016 at 4:51 amThe marketing company had a large volume of direct mail samples (1985 to 2008) that were scattered all over the building and hard to access. I was told to “clean up this mess” and that this task “had eluded past admins” I designed and implemented a file system for their direct mail samples. The president’s email said “you did what an army could not do” and I won employee of the quarter after only 6 months with the company. Eight years later, this system is still in use.
Jasmine Freeman says
April 4, 2016 at 6:14 amThat is really incredible, Elaine! Way to step up and take on the challenge doing what needed to be done.
Virginia says
April 3, 2016 at 5:58 amI work for 4 psychiatrists and they told me that I was the best secretary they ever had! I have worked for them for 2-years and this was the first they had all said that during the same week. It was a wonderful feeling to know that I am appreciated and I want to work even harder for them as I feel part of their team!
Armie says
April 3, 2016 at 4:32 amI was appointed by our Director of Human Resources to lead our cheering group for the inter-hotel competition. It was a daunting yet rewarding opportunity. For a month, I supervised the preparation and coordination. We had to schedule the practices after work and arranged for the costumes and props. Pressure started to build up closer to the competition but I did my best to motivate the team to stay focused and enjoy the experience. On competition day, we blew the audience and judges away with our performance. We were all thrilled when we bagged the grand prize for the cheerdance competition. It was a sweet victory! We were proud of what we achieved as a team.
dmrichards2014 says
April 2, 2016 at 1:35 pmWe sent out the proposal after just about everyone in the company reviewed it. I was making additional copies for our records when I noticed a mistake. I brought it up to management and we were able to resubmit before the deadline.
Jasmine Freeman says
April 2, 2016 at 2:19 pmNicely done, D!
Nancy says
April 2, 2016 at 10:39 amI always feel a sense of satisfaction when clients send a quick email and cc my boss thanking me for quick turnaround time, efficiency, etc. There aren’t too many things that are more rewarding than a satisfied client.
Eunice Reger says
April 2, 2016 at 7:50 amIn my recent review I was acknowledged for a division scavenger hunt that I initiated and worked on with colleagues. Last April our division moved to a different campus and the scavenger hunt was a way to get to know our new campus and not just our building. Colleagues that generally do not work with each other on a daily basis were grouped together as teams to accomplish different missions. Everyone had fun, the groups were creative (e.g. prom photo, picnic on the lawn, etc.), got to know colleagues even better and were very competitive (e.g. a team’s mascot was kidnapped and a ransom notes were posted on the floor). The groups even worked together to accomplish the mission to dance at lunch and in front of the cafeteria. Non-division colleagues joined in with the dancing and commented later in the day the fun that it brought to their day.
Jasmine Freeman says
April 2, 2016 at 9:40 amThis sounds like such great fun. Amazing work, Eunice!
Victoria Prestia says
April 2, 2016 at 5:54 amI was commended at work by receiving employee of the month at UPS Supply Chain. I earned the award by auditing over 6 million of invoices monthly. Managed invoice process for 5 UPS distribution warehouses throughout the U.S. Worked with vendors on invoicing which includes issues, costs, and invoice reconciliation.
Jasmine Freeman says
April 2, 2016 at 6:53 am6 million invoice monthly! That is hundreds of thousands per work day. And on top of that you worked on other items. I am amazed! You much have had excellent processes and systems in place, Victoria. You are simply the best. Thank you for sharing your story.
EJ Peters says
April 2, 2016 at 4:59 amReceived a handshake from my newest boss after packing, moving & unpacking his office when he noted how similar the layout was. Yes, I took photos of every shelf & drawer to insure every file, book & award was placed in the same fashion. He left for a 1 pm meeting from one office & returned at 5 pm to a new office without a man minutes loss of functionality. He even acknowledged how I had thanked IT & facilities for working with me to make this happen.
Building a team to work with and planning it together, scheduling the right amount of time at the right time & having a get it done right attitude made yesterday a success for my manager, his customers, my IT and facilities partners, AND me!
Jasmine Freeman says
April 2, 2016 at 6:47 amThis is an excellent story, Ej. Great way to take ownership of the move and make the transition so smooth. Well deserved handshake, I’d say.
Shireen says
April 2, 2016 at 1:34 amAn equity partner told me that I was worth my weight in gold and diamonds. Nothing was too difficult for me and I always went above and beyond.
Jasmine Freeman says
April 2, 2016 at 6:47 amAnd I’m sure every bit of that statement is true, Shireen!