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Personal Note from Julie: Use Your December Downtime Wisely!
This month may be a wild and crazy month on a personal level, but it can provide some much-needed downtime at the office as executives and colleagues take holiday trips and may be out of the office for weeks at a time. This decreased workload makes December a great...
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10 Reasons Why You (And Your Office) Need Procedures [Infographic]
Many admins think that procedures are just for others to cover for you when you're on vacation or out sick. While procedures do help make those things possible, that's not all! Procedures can help you work more efficiently, prepare for more responsibility, create calm...
Personal Note from Julie: Book Recommendations for Anyone on Your List
I love reading books! They have been a very instrumental part of both my formal and informal education over the course of my life. When there is a topic I want to learn more about, I start by searching for books on the subject. They are portable and affordable, which...
Do You Know How to Have “Crucial Conversations” Successfully?
I have a top 10 list of books that I recommend to admins and other professionals I work with, and one book had held the #1 spot since the day I started reading it years ago: Crucial Conversations. It should be required reading for everyone! But it is definitely...
Start Your Annual Review Prep with the December Training Series
Is your annual performance review approaching? Are you prepared to show your executive or manager what you’ve accomplished this year? Do you plan to ask for a promotion or new job title? What professional skills do you want to improve in the coming year? If your...
Personal Note from Julie: Make the Most of Your December Downtime
It’s hard to believe that it’s already December! This year has been mostly a blur for me with a lot of major family situations to navigate. We’ve had some really low points with my mom’s cancer and losing her in June. And this week, we celebrated a very high point...
Personal Note from Julie: Vacations Make You More Productive
I did it again this year. I successfully unplugged from work for eight full days. Yes… eight full days of no work… no email, no meetings, no phone calls, and no texts (for work anyway). My team had an email that they knew I’d check at least once daily in case they...
Personal Note from Julie: Navigating Holidays at the Office
I love to decorate my home for fall – Thanksgiving, in particular. My turkey collection comes out in full force, and I enjoy the warmth and comfort of the fall colors throughout my home. When it came to decorating my office when I worked corporately, though, I...
Gift-Giving Ideas from All Things Admin
Whether it’s an annual holiday, Boss’ Day, Administrative Professionals Week or another special occasion, figuring out gifts for your executive, colleagues and office friends can be a challenge. You don’t want to give gifts that are too personal, but you don’t want to...
Personal Note from Julie: Make Time for Self-Care This Holiday Season
Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us once again. If you've been following me for a while, you know Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year. My turkey collection makes its annual appearance, and a lot of family traditions are refreshed. This Thanksgiving...
