Managing the Boss
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If your executive has overly inflated feelings of self-worth, grandness and superiority over others, they probably don’t take criticism well.
Personal Development
Harvard to execs: Don’t pinch pennies on admin staff
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Under pressure from inflation and a potentially weakening economy, many corporate executives are cutting jobs to reduce costs. If your company seems tempted to reduce its corps of EAs and AAs, show them a 2011 article from the Harvard Business Review that directly argues against such a move.
Personal Development
Change the view in Gmail
January 5, 2023
Every time Google changes its default view, the most popular question asked is, “How do I change it back?” All you need to do is click on the settings gear.
Excel
Excel: Easy dates with smart chips
January 5, 2023
When the simple math of adding 7 to today’s date to figure out what next week’s same day date is becomes cloudy, try using the @date smart chip.
Personal Development
Google Sheets: More columns and rows
January 5, 2023
One of the arguments for Excel over Google Sheets has been the amount of data that can be included in a worksheet. What you might not know is that the capacity of Google Sheets has expanded.
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Managing the Boss
So your executive can’t handle criticism?
January 5, 2023
If your executive has overly inflated feelings of self-worth, grandness and superiority over others, they probably don’t take criticism well.
Personal Development
Harvard to execs: Don’t pinch pennies on admin staff
January 5, 2023
Under pressure from inflation and a potentially weakening economy, many corporate executives are cutting jobs to reduce costs. If your company seems tempted to reduce its corps of EAs and AAs, show them a 2011 article from the Harvard Business Review that directly argues against such a move.
Personal Development
Change the view in Gmail
January 5, 2023
Every time Google changes its default view, the most popular question asked is, “How do I change it back?” All you need to do is click on the settings gear.
Excel
Excel: Easy dates with smart chips
January 5, 2023
When the simple math of adding 7 to today’s date to figure out what next week’s same day date is becomes cloudy, try using the @date smart chip.
Personal Development
Google Sheets: More columns and rows
January 5, 2023
One of the arguments for Excel over Google Sheets has been the amount of data that can be included in a worksheet. What you might not know is that the capacity of Google Sheets has expanded.
New to the admin game? Don’t be shy!
January 5, 2023
Tech toolbox tune-up
January 5, 2023
Job growth mostly slows for office work
January 5, 2023
PowerPoint Tweak Tips
January 5, 2023
Slack is not just for internal comms
January 5, 2023
How to recognize office bullying
January 5, 2023
New platform aids contract workflow
January 5, 2023
Do you have a self-leadership mindset?
January 5, 2023
Salaries forecast to rise in 2023
January 5, 2023
Is your boss a micromanager?
January 5, 2023
Project management, one step at a time
January 5, 2023
1-Minute Strategies: February ’23
January 5, 2023
Curing burnout once and for all
December 15, 2022
New survey makes the case for admins
December 8, 2022
Survey: Staff value flex schedules, mobile workplace platforms
December 8, 2022
Featured Article
5 ways to make the most of face time with your boss
Try these tips to enhance your relationship and create a rapport.
1-Minute Strategy:
Withhold information the right way
When you must hold back confidential information, avoid phrases that stoke curiosity, like "I'm not at liberty to say." Instead, speak positively. Example: "Let me fill you in on everything there is to know at this point."