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February 3, 2021
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Getting into the executive suite
February 3, 2021
Here is an excerpt from my book, Underneath It All. . . Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Assistants to New Heights, that will help get to the executive suite. With ambition and training, you can climb over the competition.
Organizing
OneNote (or many?)
February 3, 2021
Restricting access in OneNote notebooks ... The best way to support multiple people with OneNote
Advancement
Technical certifications to boost your career
February 3, 2021
Technical certifications can shorten the discussion about your proficiency in the tools you’ll be using on the job. Here are some popular ones that will raise your profile in the workplace.
Personal Development
Ask the veteran: Will I be judged for calling out during icy weather?
February 3, 2021
Question: Unlike most people in my office, I’m really skittish about coming to work in snowy or icy weather. I’d feel inadequate and judged if I ever called out when others have not, but I get a pit in my stomach when I see the streets becoming slippery and dangerous. What should I do?
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Adding diagrams to Google Slides
January 6, 2021
Animating diagrams in PowerPoint
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Cross the bridge between goals and accomplishment
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Apps outside the ecosystem
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1-Minute Strategies: February ’21
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How to start taking more initiative
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Use Quick Steps instead of different signatures in Outlook
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Create different signatures in Gmail
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Outlook
3 quick tips for Outlook users
February 3, 2021
Staying on track with email ... Goal-minding with Tasks ... Creating contacts from email
Advancement
Getting into the executive suite
February 3, 2021
Here is an excerpt from my book, Underneath It All. . . Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Assistants to New Heights, that will help get to the executive suite. With ambition and training, you can climb over the competition.
Organizing
OneNote (or many?)
February 3, 2021
Restricting access in OneNote notebooks ... The best way to support multiple people with OneNote
Advancement
Technical certifications to boost your career
February 3, 2021
Technical certifications can shorten the discussion about your proficiency in the tools you’ll be using on the job. Here are some popular ones that will raise your profile in the workplace.
Personal Development
Ask the veteran: Will I be judged for calling out during icy weather?
February 3, 2021
Question: Unlike most people in my office, I’m really skittish about coming to work in snowy or icy weather. I’d feel inadequate and judged if I ever called out when others have not, but I get a pit in my stomach when I see the streets becoming slippery and dangerous. What should I do?
Get quick feedback from the boss
February 3, 2021
1-Minute Strategies: March ’21
February 3, 2021
Using emojis in the workplace: A terrible idea?
January 28, 2021
4 LinkedIn tips to communicate and market your value
January 27, 2021
Adding diagrams to Google Slides
January 6, 2021
Animating diagrams in PowerPoint
January 6, 2021
Cross the bridge between goals and accomplishment
January 6, 2021
Apps outside the ecosystem
January 6, 2021
1-Minute Strategies: February ’21
January 6, 2021
How to start taking more initiative
December 2, 2020
Use Quick Steps instead of different signatures in Outlook
December 2, 2020
Create different signatures in Gmail
December 2, 2020
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