A step by step guide for working in tandem with your leader. You’ll discover how to define executive expectations and improve verbal and written communications.
Administrative Professionals Day: Best Gift for Your Assistant
When I worked as an executive assistant, I was always flattered on Administrative Professionals Day when my leader would generously give me a gift in recognition for my service and hard work. It made me feel special and truly meant a lot to me. Now as an executive myself, I’ve had the opportunity to experience…
Survival Tactics for Administrative Professionals During Chaotic Times
Disasters and chaotic times dramatically impact our personal and professional lives. And while, with time most situations improve, reoccurrence in the future is inevitable. How do you manage external responsibilities, such as children and family, keep up with workload demands and safeguard yourself from difficult times in the world? Adaptability. At Office Dynamics International, Secretaries,…
I’m a Bored Executive Assistant – Is It Time to Move On? – Ask an Admin
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. EA with Brains asks: How to approach this situation? I…
The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!
I would like to address the recent article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on January 18, 2020 by Rachel Feintzeig regarding The Vanishing Executive Assistant. Sorry, the article is closed to WSJ subscribers only. If you do not want to invest in a subscription to WSJ, even for a few weeks, read Joan’s…
Be a Trailblazing Assistant
Your office environment is a mix of workers and trailblazers, and the two have nothing to do with titles. Workers tend to know their job and only their job. They work with their heads down. They show up but show little interest in understanding the business as a whole and working to further the vision…