5
Dec

Back to Basics

Post on December 5, 2016 by

Let’s face it, we all have a moan now and again about management. But what is actually happening when people start complaining about the lack of management as well as the generally low quality of senior management? All around me there are colleagues, friends and…

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15
Jul

C is for…curiosity

Post on July 15, 2016 by

Want to know what makes a good EA? Curiosity. Curiosity keeps us from stagnating, from resting on our laurels, from uttering the phrase “It’s always been done that way.” Curiosity makes us better at our job. Curiosity means that experience isn’t 20 years doing the…

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20
Jun

Dear Executive – If you do not have an Assistant you are the Assistant

Post on June 20, 2016 by

Not bad doing an assistants job on an executive pay scale. In the category of executive I include those with their own entrepreneurial enterprises. Pity about all the extra time the executive/assistant has to put in in order to be effective and efficient now days….

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14
Apr

Climate pollution in the workplace

Post on April 14, 2016 by

  Most of us have heard about toxic colleagues. For the more unfortunate among us, we have had the unpleasant and stressful experience of having to collaborate with them on a regular basis because that was the nature of the job. Have you tried to…

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18
Feb

Just in case you need it – or need reminding

Post on February 18, 2016 by

The Law of the Garbage Truck™ How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you’re the Terminator, you’re probably set back on your heels….

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10
Feb

Reflexions on Courage

Post on February 10, 2016 by

Much has been written on the subject of courage. Everybody agrees it is a good thing, and those displaying it are given due praise. All armies award medals for gallantry, often posthumously. What has never been clear is what courage actually is. You can, of…

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20
Jan

EOA – Up and At It in 2015

Post on January 20, 2016 by

Up until mid 2015 the Executive Office Academy, EOA, developed and tested its products and services and re-shaped the initial marketing approach. We approached our ambassadors and supporters and launched ourselves officially on 1st September 2015. As with any business start-up we know that the…

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3
Nov

Performance Reviews

Post on November 3, 2015 by

LinkedIn is great but let’s be honest – it’s not really a laugh a minute. But the other morning I had to admit I guffawed at Conan O’Brien’s video parody on how to conduct perfect performance reviews…I’m still chuckling when I think of it now….

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14
Oct

Non-Monetary Rewards

Post on October 14, 2015 by

Whatever social scientists tell you, the best way to motivate people is to give them money. The best way to persuade them to do something is to give a good answer to “What is in it for me?”. However, there will be many instances in which your…

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7
Sep

Hey EOP – Feel like a pick-me-up?

Post on September 7, 2015 by

Two articles on the web, which I can fully endorse from personal experience, to just give you that pick-me-up – that bit of energy that helps you feel better about yourself: 1. “Woman at Work:” Who’s the Most Important Person in Your Company? Your Assistant…

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