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Executive Assistant's Corner: Effective Coordination: The Devil is in the Details
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About the EA Corner. Effective Coordination: The Devil is in the Details. One of an Executive Assistant or Admin's task is to coordinate meetings with clients, arrange events hosted by the Executive they assist, conferences and any other special events that are assigned. For me, coordination is the domain of the EA. It is my strongest skill and I love doing it. Too many cooks spoil the broth and the result is spaghetti. Sure it's edible, but not as expected. Because the EA takes directions from above.
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Executive Assistant's Corner: 10 Points to Remember When Sending Emails and Replying
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About the EA Corner. 10 Points to Remember When Sending Emails and Replying. Email is the preferred mode of communication these days. If it's not really urgent, why send an sms or call? You can just send a mail and the recipients can read it when it's convenient for them. More than a hundred emails pass through my Inbox on a bad day - all addressed to me. By the time I'm halfway through reading them, I'm practically a zombie. Are you representing yourself and your office in the best possible way? Sure it...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: Defining Efficiency in Admins and Executive Assistants
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About the EA Corner. Defining Efficiency in Admins and Executive Assistants. Do well and you won't hear a peep. but screw up and your performance is suddenly up for questioning. Is that fair? Of course not. But it's part of our job and if you want to succeed at being an Admin or an EA, this is something you must accept. Or maybe, it's a small thing like you forgetting to cancel a meeting. big deal right? We were hired for one reason - and that's to help - not cause problems for the executives we assist.
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Executive Assistant's Corner: When Do You Know It's Time To Go?
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About the EA Corner. When Do You Know It's Time To Go? It's been a while since I've posted on our blog, and I do apologize for that. No, I haven't run out of things to share about our job, but I did do a crazy little thing - I resigned. It's one of those crossroads. When do you know it's time to go? When you can no longer remember why you're there. Can you imagine being the EA of Richard Branson or maybe one of the Google Boys? To know that you're part of something big and relevant, gives you pride. ...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: Confidential: The Stuff That Executive Assistants Know... and Keep
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About the EA Corner. Confidential: The Stuff That Executive Assistants Know. and Keep. As Executive Assistants, we are gatekeepers of these secrets. We're a treasure trove of information. Many know this, and use friendship to gain access to what we know. (Some don't know it and deny us access to information, which I think is really funny.). Friendships in the Office. Well, what are you going to talk about with friends, if not your work? Do you see the danger there? For this reason, I often come off as sn...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: Find Your Passion This 2015!
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About the EA Corner. Find Your Passion This 2015! It's another year. A clean slate. After all the fun and cheer of the holiday season, we can now sit and ask ourselves. what's next? What do I want to do differently this year? All anchors up and my ship is drifting away from shore. But drifting is not always bad. When I find myself floating without a destination and without my anchors in place, I always discover new things! Late last year, I became a self published author. Way cool! What does my ranting h...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: Are Executive Assistants Necessary?
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About the EA Corner. Are Executive Assistants Necessary? There are still many people who look at Executive Assistants as nothing more than glorified lackeys. Most top executives don't have one and don't feel that they need one. What is the value of an Executive Assistant? Are we really necessary or just a waste of company budget? Yes, we can do more than file. We are the eyes, ears, voice and extra arm of our bosses. EAs are jacks of all trade and masters of only one thing - and that's supporting...Well ...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: A Breed Apart: The Addictus EAs
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About the EA Corner. A Breed Apart: The Addictus EAs. Executive Assistants tend to relax when they're already sitting at the left hand of power. But there are still some who aim to be the best in the field - those who want to deserve the privilege. This article is for the EAs who consistently try to perfect their craft - The Addictus EAs! Yes, I made that up. It's a perfect name, huh? Not so long ago, I belonged to that group and I'm proud to make that claim. What is an Addictus EA? He honed me and pushe...
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Executive Assistant's Corner: Recommended eBooks
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About the EA Corner. These are eBooks that I've read and they helped me make sense of the many facets of assisting Executives. Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why. Do your job, do it well, and you'll be rewarded, right? Why timing is more important than talent. How corporations really make promotion decisions. How to avoid career mistakes you don't even know you're making. And the ten proven strategies for advancement regardless of your industry and experience. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.