The Assistant as a “Center of Influence”
I created the above visual as an image of the ideal situation between an executive and their assistant, especially when it comes to communication. Because
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Why Certification and a Designation are Important for Executive and Administrative Assistants
Great administrators are known as those who do their best, work at the top of their game, and who work like they are in a
Time Management for the Modern Assistant
Year after year, one of the biggest struggles executive assistants report to me is effective time management. Let’s face it: your days are chaotic. You’re
Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional
Focusing on providing exceptional service at work can be a struggle especially if you are not feeling appreciated. I have shared several discussions about this
Calling All Assistants—Secret to Building a Strategic Partnership
For more than 15 years, I have been teaching assistants how to build a strategic partnership with their executives. I especially spend a lot of
Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3
In part one of “Empowering Tips” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence,
My Boss is Leaving: How Can I best Help her Transition Out? – Ask an Admin
Q: Alice S. asks: My beloved manager/leader/friend is leaving our company at the end of July. Her departure is going to be shocking to her
Love What You Do
Last week Office Dynamics International turned 29! I can’t believe my company is 29 years old. It has not been an easy journey, especially since
Getting Things Done
Welcome to this blog on getting things done in the workplace! As an administrative assistant with 28 years of experience, I know firsthand the challenges
