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Ghost & Goblins

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/30/2009 | 59 Comments

Even ghost and goblins come in various shapes, sizes and personalities. Not everyone you work with is Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Professional Attire and Your Budget

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/29/2009 | 7 Comments
Sheila had perfect timing. I was just focusing on Professional Business Image within the Blog this week and last when she wrote us asking several good questions and ones I know enter the minds of many admins. I will try to address each one the best I can.

What Are Some Great Networking Groups for Assistants?

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/28/2009 | 4 Comments
I am currently unemployed as an Executive Administrative Assistant and have been enjoying Joan Burge's free webinars for assistants. I was wondering if Joan could recommend some great networking groups for Executive & Administrative Assistants...

More Tips for Taming the Email Monster

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/25/2009 | 1 Comment
Now that your inbox is clear, let’s get a system in place to prevent overwhelm from recurring. If an email is about scheduling an appointment and you are lucky enough to have an assistant, coach him/her on your schedule preferences and allow them to schedule for you. Like with any other aspect of your business, if the job needs your brain, do it. If not, then delegate it.

Taming the Email Monster

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/24/2009 | 2 Comments
Let’s reframe the role of e-mail in your business. Consider e-mail to be a medium to get information from one place to another, not as an end in itself. It is a “pass-through,” in much the same way as the role of the telephone is to give and receive information.

Professional Business Image for Executive Assistants, Communicate Strategically in the Workplace

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/23/2009 | 2 Comments
There are many ways we communicate with and to others. Some of those methods are on purpose; others happen without us realizing it but we need to be more conscious of these methods if we are to be successful and taken seriously in the workplace.

Professional Business Image for Executive Assistants, Business Casual with the Emphasis on Business

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/22/2009 | 4 Comments
In a conference call with one of my clients regarding an upcoming workshop on professional image, my client mentioned "business casual with the emphasis on business." Read on for the general guidelines and tips to avoid casual casualties!

Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, What It Takes

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/17/2009 | 2 Comments
Jasmine Freeman, Chief Executive Assistant to Joan Burge, shares what it takes to execute the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

Professional Business Image for Executive Assistants, Create Your Professional Brand

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/16/2009 | 0 Comments

Creating your brand means creating your trademark. It's about how you want other to know you and how they would describe you to others. It makes a statement about who you are as a person.

Professional Business Image for Executive Assistants, Manage Perceptions

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/15/2009 | 0 Comments

Part 1: Manage Perceptions

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