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The First Administrative Blog-a-thon Starts Here

Posted by: Joan Burge on 3/30/2009

At Office Dynamics, our passion is not only training assistants to shine and excel, but bringing national attention to this wonderful profession. The week of April 20 is Administrative Professionals Week and April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day.

We are inviting admins from across the globe to participate in what we hope will be the world largest Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Assistant / Professional.

Just comment on any of our latest blog postings and be eligible for a drawing of Office Dynamics products.

 

We want to create an early buzz about this special tribute to the profession so that national media will want to write about this. If we can get Administrative Assistant Training DVD'sthousands of admins to comment at the Joan Burge Blog, it will be easy for Office Dynamics to send Press Releases to numerous media outlets and craft messages that will gain attention.

We also want this to be fun for admins and give away prizes for your participation. It’s very simple and will only take 2 minutes of your time. So, here is how it works.

Starting April 1, we will post a blog a day through Wednesday, April 22, 2009. All we ask is that you:

  1. Come to the Office Dynamics web site.
  2. Click on the Blog tab, read and comment on any of the latest Blog entries.
  3. We are looking for positive, upbeat comments. You can either comment about that particular Blog topic or write something as simple as “Admins Rock!”.
  4. You can post a comment every day, if you want. This will increase your chances of winning a daily prize and the Super Star Admin Package!
  5. Please forward this to all your admin peers. We know you have a huge network and we need your help!

Prizes!

To be eligible to win a prize or prizes, you must provide your e-mail address when you comment so we can contact you.Joan Burge - Underneath It All

Each day, we will “draw” a winner for one of Joan Burge’s books. We will announce the winner in the “Online Newsroom” area of the Home Page the following day on our Office Dynamics web site.

Our SUPER STAR ADMIN PACKAGE ($500 value) includes all of Joan’s two ground-breaking books, DVDs, and CDs for administrative assistants. We will “draw” the name of the winner on April 22, 2009 Administrative Professionals Day and announce the winner on our web site on April 23!

 

JOIN US FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST ADMIN BLOG-A-THON EVENT!

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78 Comments

    • Mar 30 2009, 11:39 PM Jasmine Freeman
    • This is all you have to do to enter to win from 4/1-4/22!
    • Mar 31 2009, 1:24 PM Penny Motley-Morton
    • I finished the WCA part 3 a few weeks ago and it was wonderful. Thank you Joan for being such a great person and sharing all your knowledge.<br>Penny
    • Mar 31 2009, 1:44 PM Joy Thompson
    • Thanks so much for all you do Joan! So looking forward to the webcast series that starts tomorrow, too!
    • Mar 31 2009, 7:03 PM Carla
    • Ladies, start your engines...education is where the rubber meets the road.
    • Mar 31 2009, 10:40 PM Joan Burge
    • Hello Admins!<br><br>Tomorrow is the big day! Tell all your admin peers -- this is our chance to unite admins from all over the world. This is the best profession. Be proud and let's shine!<br><br>Joan Burge
    • Mar 31 2009, 11:23 PM Sue Kaplan Anderson
    • This is a great tool and so greatly appreciated! Admins of the world UNITE! We all know we are the core and the glue that keeps everything running smoothly and efficiently. Just purchased your books Joan, and can't wait to get reading and improving and becoming better! Thank you! Happy Admin Day to all! Sue
    • Mar 31 2009, 11:51 PM Kelli Mann
    • This is a great idea!
    • Apr 01 2009, 10:25 AM Olivia
    • Great concept! Just received Joan's new book, Underneath it All. It's great. Thanks!
    • Apr 01 2009, 11:34 AM mcole
    • I appreciate you because you have walked in our shoes and you are taking our job experiences to another level and you have made me feel important and what I do is not just labeled a job but an important job. I am excited to learn new and improved ways of doing my tasks at work. Thank you so much.
    • Apr 01 2009, 11:51 AM Mae
    • Just watched the first webinarand I will watch it again later (after coffee). I have to say it gets me excited about my career.
    • Apr 01 2009, 12:02 PM Susan
    • Joan - you are fantastic. I appreciate the information and courses you provide. You are helping administrative assistants realize that they are important.
    • Apr 01 2009, 12:58 PM Nancy Aquilina
    • I am looking forward to the webinar. Thank you for watching out for the admins of the world!
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:13 PM Brenda
    • I finished the Underneath It All workshop last week. What a great indepth look at becoming a Strategic Partner and more of a cognitive thinker. I would suggest that everyone attend this training course to take you and your executive to the next level.
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:16 PM Lecha
    • Thank you offering such a great opportunity for administrative assistants to grow professionally!
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:18 PM Marsha
    • Good luck with the blog, think it's a gread idea.
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:20 PM Rebecca Eremich
    • I'm excited to be learning with the global administrative community. Thank you, Joan, for the webinar series! A quick comment: I use "Monday Movtivators" in weekly meetings with my principal and am amazed at the ideas that come from our discussions. Keep up the great work!
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:28 PM Judi
    • I am loooking forward to reading all the comments. I expect we will learn a great deal from each others thoughts and ideas. This is a GREAT idea.
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:32 PM Joan Van Cleave
    • I can't wait to get started. It's great to learn new ways to approach your profession everyday.
    • Apr 01 2009, 1:33 PM Janice Luff
    • This is such a wonderful site - thanks!
    • Apr 01 2009, 2:06 PM Iris S, CPS
    • Thank you, Joan, for your encouragement toward professionalism. This is going to be a rejuvenation time for me--I'm due for one. Today I plan to sit up a little straighter and give just a little more to my work. Join me!
    • Apr 01 2009, 2:53 PM SonnyCrockett
    • I thought all might enjoy this quote from an AVON calendar:<br><br>Thought no one can go back & make a brand-new start,<br>anyone can start from now & make a brand-new ending!
    • Apr 01 2009, 3:09 PM Betty
    • I just finished watching the first webinar in your series of 26 and I am looking forward to catching the remaining sessions!
    • Apr 01 2009, 3:11 PM Jasmine Freeman
    • Good morning! Wow, what positive feedback and comments we are seeing here today. I'm excited for my day just reading them! I hope you had a chance to visit the webinar and if you are having trouble viewing videos on our end we are working on a solution this morning. I wish everyone a very successful day! Joan will be commenting later. She is in Newark today at a speaking engagement and she is so excited about the launch of this Blog-a-thon! Daily prize winners will be announced in the newsroom at the start of each day (ex: today's winner will be announced tomorrow morning). As Iris says, "I plan to sit up a little straighter and give just a little more to my work. Join me!" -Jasmine
    • Apr 01 2009, 3:22 PM Pat CPS
    • What a great idea you had, Joan. Thank you for helping all administrative professionals get some good news media coverage.
    • Apr 01 2009, 3:27 PM Sherry
    • That was an absolutely wonderful webinar - I can hardly wait to hear the rest of them. It has given me a completely different outlook to my position. I have also loved being an administrative professional and have strove to be the best that I can but I truly think that the best is yet to come.<br><br>Thanks again Joan!
    • Apr 01 2009, 4:18 PM Lynn S. Frye CPS/CAP
    • I really enjoyed the webinar for week one and have already begun the "homework" assignment.<br><br>People, take advantage of this opportunity. Even if you hear something you have heard before, let the positive reinforcement enhance your work life.
    • Apr 01 2009, 4:48 PM Brenda L. Mason CPS/CAP, CWCA
    • Joan, wow, I have really enjoyed reading all the comments today. This is a great concept and I am glade to be a part of your event.
    • Apr 01 2009, 5:22 PM Deanne Carter
    • Joan, I attended the Become an Inner Circle Assistant in Louisville, Kentucky several years ago. It is so refreshing to listen to someone who truly knows and understands the administrative profession. I have employed many of the suggestions in your book and am now an Office Manager. Thanks for all you do!!!<br>
    • Apr 01 2009, 6:42 PM Cindy
    • Just viewed the first webinar and ready to start my assignments for the next week. Thanks for the opportunity to continue learning...
    • Apr 01 2009, 7:05 PM Karen Knisley CPS/CAP, CWCA
    • This is great - I'm getting to "meet" new people! I also attended Joan's "Underneath It All" training last week. It was just what I needed! It reinforced everything I learned in WCA Parts I, II and III. I highly recommend the training.
    • Apr 01 2009, 7:38 PM Pat
    • Thank You Joan for this great opportunity. I will be using this webinar as part of my Development Plan to improve my skills and growth as a Administrative Assistant.
    • Apr 01 2009, 8:07 PM Nancy Brown CPS
    • WOW, great idea. Thanks for all you do to raise the profile of our profession Joan!
    • Apr 01 2009, 8:11 PM Dorothy
    • Just finished the first webinar, it was great, and caused me to think. I am looking forward to the next 25! Also looking forward to hearing Joan in person at our OPA seminar on April 21st.
    • Apr 01 2009, 8:59 PM Kay Mamary Daniels
    • Loved the blog on "Peer Power: Administrative and Executive Assistants Unite!" We can be quite a power when we choose to be. I am so glad to have been introduced to Joan Burge and Office Dynamics by someone else here at Sprint. Rock on!
    • Apr 01 2009, 9:07 PM Bonnie
    • I look forward to viewing the first webinar! What a great opportunity to learn even more.
    • Apr 01 2009, 11:36 PM Stacey R. Sloma
    • Wow, this union of Administrative Professionals is powerful! It gives me renewed energy just reading through blog comments. I'm already exicted for tomorrow's! Thanks to Joan Burge and Office Dynamics for putting this together and rallying APs across the globe!
    • Apr 02 2009, 12:06 AM Lisa Olsen
    • Hello Everyone! As Joan's West Coast trainer, I am excited to be a part of this Admin movement! I'll be providing some blogs on topics such as Ethics, Credibility, and Resilience - so check them out!!
    • Apr 02 2009, 12:26 AM Joyce Butler
    • I'm excited about this opportunity to review 26 weeks of webinars. It's great information to take in and utilize in our day to day activities, and it's an added bonus for my development plan for the year as well. Kudos to you, Joan, for giving all of the admins of the world this wonderful gift.
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:12 AM Patty
    • Joan, your first webinar was great! I look forward to the remaining sessions! Thank you for taking on this task and providing a way for admins to renew their minds and spirits.<br>
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:36 AM Deborah
    • I really don't know what to say. The first webinar was excellent! I have been in this profession for over 25 years. Back just a few years ago, it was taking orders and doing tasks. Then I was laid off from that company and started another. At this new job they expect their admins to think, to take the ball and run with it, and to push yourself out of your box. I struggled the first year and then embraced the changes. Now here comes Joan who's challenging me to go to the next level with these webinars. I'm ready to leap to the next plane. I'm looking forward to next week!
    • Apr 02 2009, 1:52 PM Brenda Mason CPS/CAP, CWCA
    • Yesterday was the first opportunity I had to sit with my executive and show him Joan's newest book. I also pointed out the chapter for executives concerning utilizing your greatest asset. He said, I'm not sure I know what my greatest asset is or if many executives do". I looked at him and said, well, "I'm your greatest asset". He looked surprised and said, "you are right and so is my wife". I'm going to go home and tell her that and talk to my cabinet about what my greatest asset is in the office.
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:52 PM Claire Joseph
    • I am happy to be a part of the Administrative Department. I makes me feel that i can take anything and change it around for the good. <br><br>To open I am congratulating myself.
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:53 PM Claire Joseph
    • I am happy to be a part of an administrative Department. It makes me feel like I can move mountains.<br><br>to start I am congratulating myself for a job well done over the past years as I continue to improve.
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:53 PM Claire Joseph
    • I am happy to be a part of an administrative Department. It makes me feel like I can move mountains.<br><br>to start I am congratulating myself for a job well done over the past years as I continue to improve.
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:55 PM Pat CPS
    • I watched yesterday's webinar and was so inspired and motivated. I am working on the assignment and really looking forward to the next webinar and to reading all the wonderful comments and excitement for our profession on this blog!
    • Apr 02 2009, 3:56 PM Carol Reid
    • I really enjoy my job. I am happy to be part of the Admin Team!
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:04 PM Dawn
    • I like my job and I like that most of the people here don't seem to see me as just a lowly admin. They appreciate my experience and talent and use both whenever possible. I'm also enjoying the webinar.
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:05 PM Sue Kaplan Anderson
    • I was so invigorated and excited after watching the webinar yesterday and thank you Joan and Jasmine for your efforts in getting it to us all, and at no cost! I think too many times administrative staff get passed over for trainings especially when there is a cost associated to it. I presented this webinar to my supervisor and he not only agreed that I need to take the time to be a part of them but also encouraged me to get off my chair and get my CPS certification! Our profession is growing and changing, evolving into something more noticeable, needed and valued! Thank you!
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:14 PM Diane
    • Hi all - welcome to day 2 of of Administrative Blog-A-Thon - I thank you for the opportunity to support an outstanding group of individuals that without us business would fall apart and no one would ever get a fax or an email correctly again. I enjoy the webinar and than you Joan and Jasmine for giving us the opportunity and free on top of that. Enjoy the day. Diane
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:17 PM Dianne Deming CPS/CAP
    • Great comments! I am looking forward to reading the blog every day. Thanks to Joan and her team for putting the blog together and getting information out there for Admins, Executive Assistants, etc.
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:22 PM Christine Sharlow CPS/CAP
    • After more than 30 years in the Administrative field, it is enlightening to see there is still so much more that can be learned and applied tin the field. Thanks for your webinar, I learned much and look forward to watching it each week.
    • Apr 02 2009, 4:24 PM Kathleen
    • Joan,<br>This is wonderful, I was not able to watch your webinar yesterday due to time constraints however I just finished watching it today. It's great. I will be sharing this information with all of the other Exec. A.A.'s on property, hopefully they too will take the time to watch this series. Thank you for opening your heart, and sharing your knowledge with all of us. You are truly a wonderful asset to all of us.<br>Kathleen
    • Apr 02 2009, 5:02 PM Laurie Thornton
    • It's great to be a part of such a neat group of admins! I'll be sure to read all the daily blogs.
    • Apr 02 2009, 6:31 PM Doris Brazzle
    • I'm a 2005 WCA graduate and had the opportunity to network with administrative assistants across the business industry. I have found the value of networking with my peers. Knowledge sharing is a key attribute and grows the company. Each morning when you wake up, you decide how your day will be, start if off with a smile.
    • Apr 02 2009, 8:40 PM Nancy Streets
    • I attended WCA Part I last week and in the same week was able to attend "Joan Burge - Underneath It All". I am so impressed with the way Joan energized everyone in the room during these two sessions. I can't speak for everyone but I can speak for myself and say that I'm still excited and already started implementing behaviors focused on during these sessions. If you have a chance to attend an Office Dynamics workshop it is definitely a great learning experience.
    • Apr 03 2009, 12:32 PM cheryl Lantz
    • I enjoy being an Administrative Assistant and I love my job. I have finally graduated to having my own office and I love it. This is finally to me - after 36 years - my career. I have received the Certified Administrative Professional rating. I even took an on-line Administrative Assistant course. I also have a boss who supports me and makes me feel I am an important member of the team. <br><br>I think the first webinar was great. We do need to value ourselves. We are not only the "out front" people, we are also a big part of the behind the scenes and getting it done people.
    • Apr 03 2009, 1:45 PM Moira McCann
    • I enjoy reading the Monday Motivators every week. They give me some good ideas. I thought the first webinar was great. It gets your mind thinking of ways to improve yourself. I know my director appreciates me, she tells me all the time. I am looking for ways to get more involved in the every day business to be able to help my co-workers. I am looking forward to Week #2. Thanks for all you do.
    • Apr 03 2009, 1:52 PM Moira McCann
    • I enjoy reading the Monday Motivators every week. They give me some good ideas. I thought the first webinar was great. It gets your mind thinking of ways to improve yourself. I know my director appreciates me, she tells me all the time. I am looking for ways to get more involved in the every day business to be able to help my co-workers. I am looking forward to Week #2. Thanks for all you do.
    • Apr 03 2009, 2:10 PM Karen Knisley
    • I absolutely LOVE being an administrative professional. It is beyond me why people think it's a dead end job. We can go into almost any type of business and pretty much hit the ground running. Administrative Assistants are versatile and adaptable. I've worked for both the over the top appreciative boss to the 'you are not even worth knowing" type of boss. Luckily, the former has been more common than the latter. <br><br>The things I learned in both the CWCA program and the Underneath It All program is that I am right in being proud of my chosen career and profession.
    • Apr 03 2009, 3:00 PM Julia Harris
    • I watched the first installment of the 26 weeks series and really found myself getting excited. Working for a architectural/engineer firm in Alaska has really opened a lot of doors to expand my knowledge, refine my thinking and to become more goal-oriented. Also being a member of the IAAP has really made me realize just how important it is to be in tune with your work environment and to be up-to-date on newest technologies, etc. Thank you.
    • Apr 03 2009, 8:36 PM Mandy White
    • Thanks Joan this will be fun.
    • Apr 04 2009, 12:26 AM Michelle
    • I was forwarded this information from an IAAP chapter and I'm so glad I took the time to check-it out. Thanks Joan! I look forward to the weeks ahead.
    • Apr 06 2009, 12:39 PM Fran
    • I really enjoyed the first webinar in the 26 week series. Looking forward to using those great tips and passing them along to my administrative team. Can' t wait to hear the great tips that Joan will be sharing with us this week and weeks to come.
    • Apr 06 2009, 12:47 PM Brenda Mason CPS/CAP, CWCA
    • Thank you Joan for helping admins take their career to the next level. I highly recommend each admin taking 5-10 minutes out each day to read, blog or network with other assistants concerning their career. I am a true believer in training. You have to make yourself better so that you can make your executive look better. Continuing education by reading a couple pages of your book each day will help enhance each administrative professional and to help each one to reach their goal of being an improved administrative professional.<br><br>Keep learning, keep networking and keep bloging.
    • Apr 06 2009, 12:47 PM Brenda Mason CPS/CAP, CWCA
    • Thank you Joan for helping admins take their career to the next level. I highly recommend each admin taking 5-10 minutes out each day to read, blog or network with other assistants concerning their career. I am a true believer in training. You have to make yourself better so that you can make your executive look better. Continuing education by reading a couple pages of your book each day will help enhance each administrative professional and to help each one to reach their goal of being an improved administrative professional.<br><br>Keep learning, keep networking and keep bloging.
    • Apr 06 2009, 1:19 PM Lynette von Allmen
    • I watched the first video Wednesday and received my books in the mail on Thursday. I finished reading "Becoming an Inner Circle" this weekend and plan to re-read it as your webinar tackles the individual chapters. My professional development budget here at work had to be cut due to budgeting issues and I am SO VERY THANKFUL that you are offering a FREE webinar series that actually has some meat to it. Keep up the great work!
    • Apr 06 2009, 1:31 PM C W, CPS/CEOE
    • I have started reading "Underneath It All" and hope to get to a computer so I can watch the webinars.
    • Apr 06 2009, 4:04 PM Rhonda Hooks
    • I love my job and I am very happy that our profession is being recognized for the true power that it has. A few years ago, I worked for a company that didn't hire admins, because "anyone" could do the job! The base of knowledge for an admin is so wide and varied, and has changed so much that we are truly the "Heart of the Company", no matter who we work for!! <br><br>Thanks Joan, for bringing our profession to the forefront and giving us the power to voice our opinions and accept credit for our contributions to the work aday world! The Free Webinar is above and beyond!
    • Apr 06 2009, 6:00 PM Beth Kolowski
    • I order both the books and 3 other admin staff & I are going to have a weekly session to view the 26 Weeks to Excellence.<br><br>Thanks for the resources!
    • Apr 07 2009, 12:57 PM Mary Smolinski
    • I was out of town for some R&R with my husband when the first video posted. Thank you for keeping the link up for us to view as time allows. I'm going to schedule it on my calendar as Professional Development time! <br><br>I haven't seen Joan in person, but I enjoy the Monday Morning Motivators and have been to a "Becoming an Inner Circle Assistant" presentation...and I have the book. I'm finally beginning to learn though that simply HAVING all of this great information does nothing for me if I don't USE it and PRACTICE it! (Sort of like those pesky health club memberships that don't help you lose weight unless you actually GO!)<br><br>OK - I'm ready!
    • Apr 07 2009, 5:14 PM Dee Demetre
    • I just listened to your first webinar. Thanks for always keeping us challenged, Joan!
    • Apr 07 2009, 8:59 PM Sandy Congdon
    • Dear Joan,<br><br>It is so generous of you to offer the free 26 Weeks to Excellence series. I just viewed your first webcast and thought it was a great topic to kick off the series. I look forward to 25 more weeks!<br><br>Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
    • Apr 08 2009, 3:36 PM Lynn
    • I'm a CEA who oversees AA's. In the downturn of the economy, Joan's webinar is a godsend to all of us! Thanks Joan & Jasmine!
    • Apr 08 2009, 3:41 PM Lynn
    • I'm a EC (thanks Joan, for the title upgrade) and oversee 3 AC's. The webinar has already been very useful. Thanks to Joan and Jasmine!
    • Apr 08 2009, 5:57 PM Pati
    • Just completed the 2nd week of the webinar and I'm loving it. Also just ordered both books suggested and can't wait to get them. This entire process is so simple yet fulfilling. Thanks Joan.
    • Apr 08 2009, 7:46 PM Lois Farrell
    • Please change your color on your frist page. I know if I am having trouble reading it, other people are having the same problem. The Dark Blue with the Black is extremely hard to read.<br><br>Week two was disappointing. I expected more information like week one.
    • Apr 09 2009, 5:51 PM Holly Havener
    • Thank you, Joan, for all you do to shed light on this job we all put our hearts, time, blood, sweat and tears into! You help lend credibility and legitimacy to the reality that we're not just paper-pushing, busy-work-doers. We have skills, talents and ideas and WE DO COUNT. We do make a positive difference in our offices. Thank you for helping to get that word out.
    • Apr 20 2009, 6:25 PM Katherine Morgan
    • What a great idea! I love everything Joan has to offer. Smart admins will recognize the great values here. Keep up the good work Office Dynamics!
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