Increase Your Value By Influencing Executive Decisions

July 26, 2018 By Joan Burge Leave a Comment

Increase your value by influencing executive decisions.

While I was working on some new material for my Star Achievement Series® training program for executive assistants and administrative assistants, I came across something I wrote years ago. It was an extra handout I used to give participants when I was teaching persuasion skills in class. I want to share the ideas with you. These ideas might come in handy in persuading your leader to send you to a conference or any training program. [Read more…]

Persuading Your Manager

April 26, 2018 By Joan Burge Leave a Comment

Getting to the “yes”

You know the scenario. You read about a great seminar, workshop, or conference for administrative office professionals. The topics are of interest to you and will help you in your job. You walk into your executive’s office to request his or her approval only to hear “no”. You walk out. End of story. [Read more…]

The Best Ways To Use Social Media To Connect Before, During and After Events

October 9, 2015 By Jasmine Freeman

We joined up with Donna Gilliland, Lucy Brazier, Julie Perrine to share with you the value of using digital media as a companion to your conference experience. In this video, we teach you ways to use Twitter, Facebook, Periscope and more before, during and after the conference.

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Be More Resilient By Developing Reliable Systems By Julie Perrine

September 10, 2015 By Guest Blogger

Personal emergencies – such as illness, a death in the family, or an accident – often involve taking unexpected time off work. However, these situations can be especially challenging for administrative professionals who are responsible for keeping their executives and offices running smoothly.

When disaster strikes, you need to focus on your family and yourself during a personal disaster … not what’s going on back at work. However, to successfully disconnect and bounce back, there are some plans, systems, and procedures you need to put in place to be prepared. [Read more…]

Three Keys To Creating Your Best Week Ever (Proactive Resilience)

July 14, 2015 By Jasmine Freeman

We have a treat for you, a sneak peek at one of our upcoming 2015 conference sessions with Adam Timm.

After reading and watching this post, you’ll be set to have your best week ever.

Why?

Because we had a sensational webinar event with Adam Timm and he shared with us three keys to making your best week ever. Now we’re equipped and there is nothing stopping us from having a great week. Every week.

Take a moment and catch the replay right here, right now. [Read more…]