How to Help Your Executive Prevent Decision Fatigue [Infographic]
Did you know that your executive most likely struggles with something called decision fatigue? As assistants we can help prevent the energy
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Dorit Sauer
- Sep 14, 2018
- 6 min
Priorities: The Key to an Assistant's Survival
How do you survive the continued stream of incoming demands and requests? Knowing priorities is key!
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- Jun 23, 2018
- 2 min
Top 3 Ways an EA Can Do a Stellar Job
Although our roles as executive assistants have varying demands, there are some general ways each one of us can be as effective as possible.
1,969 views
Kaitlan Norrod
- Jan 6, 2018
- 4 min
Top 4 Productivity Tips for a More Efficient 2018
There are a few consistent productivity hacks I use to stay focused and be an efficient Executive Assistant. My hope is for you to incorpora
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- Nov 4, 2017
- 7 min
How to Excel as an Assistant in the C-Suite
Diana Brandl shares her tips on how to successfully assist executives in the C-Suite.
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- Sep 30, 2017
- 7 min
Why Sunday Prep is Necessary for a Successful Week
My most successful weeks have always had one underlying factor: Sunday prep. Taking the time to set myself up for a streamlined week over th
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- Aug 26, 2017
- 4 min
How to Turn Down Requests for Your Time Politely
I love being the go-to person that everyone can count on to get things done. However, there are occasional times when it's important to
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- Jul 15, 2017
- 5 min
Top Tools for Keeping Task Lists Organized
I have often been asked how I keep all of my task lists organized. Based on interviews with other assistants, I have been surprised at how m
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- May 27, 2017
- 4 min
Do You Set Clear Work-Home Boundaries?
Overall, the perfect work-home balance differs for each assistant. Being cognizant of the type of boundaries you prefer and learning how to
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Christina Holzhauser; Reprinted with permission
- Apr 8, 2017
- 5 min
Tips for Managing a Crazy Work Day
Every single assistant and administrative professional has days that can be overwhelming, and Layne shares her strategies for handling these
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- Mar 26, 2017
- 4 min
25 Excellent Service Outsourcing Resources to Make You More Efficient
Service outsourcing resources are great for assistants to utilize on occasion to provide maximum effectiveness.
Quite often we work alone a
580 views
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- Mar 5, 2017
- 3 min
Being Extra Vigilant for Opportunities to Assist
Proactive service is a skill that takes time to hone in on, especially amongst constant influx. Practice bringing more intention to your att
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Christina Holzhauser; Reprinted with permission
- Feb 9, 2017
- 3 min
How to Calculate the True Cost of a Virtual Assistant
I recently stepped back into the role of a Virtual Assistant and have been reflecting on how a VA actually saves money for the person they s
279 views
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- Aug 19, 2016
- 3 min
Tips for Impactful Recurring Check-In's
If you do not have recurring check-in meetings scheduled with the person you support, I want to share some reasons why they are helpful...
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- Aug 12, 2016
- 4 min
How to Leave a Positive Legacy
When you leave a job, there will always be some sort of impact you leave on that role. Being the best of the best, I'm sure you want to
883 views
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- Jul 8, 2016
- 2 min
Why a Communication Notebook is an Important Tool to Add to Your Daily Routine
I have found communication notebooks to be useful resources. They are perfect for when you work with a team that might not have the same sch
1,667 views
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- May 27, 2016
- 3 min
7 Top Tips for Making the Most of a Rolling Task List
It is imperative as an assistant to not only be able to prioritize your to-do list but to be able to re-prioritize as changes in your day po
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- May 21, 2016
- 4 min
Keeping the Flow: Advice for Keeping Interruptions to a Minimum
Although it's impossible to stop all interruptions at work, here's some advice that you can utilize to keep those to a minimum.
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- May 13, 2016
- 2 min
Importance vs. Urgency: The Key to Optimal Prioritization
No matter what type of assistant role you are in, an essential skill to have is being able to prioritize your to-do list. In order to priori
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- Apr 16, 2016
- 3 min
Your Job Manual: Why It's Essential and How to Create One
A job manual is something that each assistant should have handy and kept current at all times, not created solely when you are transitioning
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