The Key to Balancing the Holidays and Year-End
As the holiday season heats up, those in administrative roles are at the heart of making it all happen. From pulling together end-of-year plans to…
Category: Communication
The Art of Multitasking: How EAs Keep Everything—and Everyone—on Track
Executive assistants (EAs) are often the unsung heroes of the corporate world, seamlessly juggling a long list of tasks while keeping everything—and everyone—on track. Their…
Working from Home vs. Hybrid vs. Fully In-Person: A Comprehensive Look at Modern Work Environments
In the past few years, the landscape of work environments has undergone a significant transformation. The global pandemic of 2020 accelerated the shift towards remote…
Curious Not Furious: A Transformative Mindset for Personal and Professional Growth
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to react with frustration or anger when faced with challenges or conflicts. However, embracing a mindset of curiosity rather…
Spring Cleaning Your Schedule: The Power of Time Blocking for Administrative Professionals
As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time for administrative professionals to embrace a fresh approach to productivity. Spring isn’t just about cleaning out closets…
Communication Mastery: A Guide for Executive Assistants
At the core of every successful Executive Assistant (EA) lies a mastery of communication. It’s more than just exchanging information; it’s about building robust professional…
Embracing the Power of ‘No’: A CEO’s Perspective
In the fast-paced world of executive assistance and leadership, the word “no” is often seen as a barrier, a negative response, or a roadblock. However,…
Setting Boundaries in a Season of Change
The first day of summer is just around the corner! As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time to embrace the…
Bonus episode: From Behind the Scenes Impact to Visible Leadership with Jackie Ludwig
Welcome to this bonus episode with CEO of Lumini Network, Jackie Ludwig. Jackie has gone from a long career as an Executive Assistant to owner…
9 Lessons from a Legendary Executive Assistant and CEO Partnership
In April of 2017, my friend and fellow YPO member, Norm Smookler, interviewed Maureen Chant, the executive assistant to Canadian business Icon and YPO…