Ask An Assistant

By Jess Lindgren

Jess Lindgren shares lessons learned, best practices, and actionable advice from her 20+ years as an administrative professional. Submit your questions at askanassistant.com for consideration!... more

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How many episodes does Ask An Assistant have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

Ask An Assistant episodes:

September 18, 2025 AAA86 | Convincing Colleagues to Schedule with me Instead of my Executive
Our Anonymous Esteemed Colleague from Episode 81 is back! Part 2/4 of their massive question, today we're talking about convincing your colleagues to schedule with the right person - you! xo Jess

Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

Ask An Assistant Episode 81: click here

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.

#askjess #askanassistant
...more
7min
September 10, 2025 AAA85 | How to Handle Requests for Donations of Products, Services, and Cash?
Esteemed Colleague David reached out with a question about donation requests at their place of employment. How does your company spread the love? xo Jess

Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.

#askjess #askanassistant #donations #corporategiving #philanthropy
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17min
September 02, 2025 AAA84 | Job Title Change
Esteemed Colleague Roy reached out with a question about my job title. What's your title, and how do you feel about it? xo Jess

Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

AAA6 on Time Split Talk: click here

AAA65 on AI, Yay or Nay: click here

Jake Ruzi helped me design new business cards! He was so easy to work with, and I love the finished result.

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.

#askjess #askanassistant #deeppocketmonster
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14min
September 01, 2025 September 2025 Housekeeping
September Housekeeping! Let's talk about the end of year holidays and birthdays more generally. xo Jess

AAA34 on birthdays in the office: click here

AAA33 on holiday party planning: click here

AAA35 on gift lists: click here

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.

#askjess #askanassistant

...more
16min
August 28, 2025 AAA83 | Mental Health Day(s)
Take care of yourselves, Esteemed Colleagues. xo Jess

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.

#askjess #askanassistant
...more
5min
August 19, 2025 AAA82 | Unsubscribe From Email Newsletters | Roughly Quarterly
It's #roughlyquarterly time! I'm [perpetually] working on unsubscribing from email newsletters that are no longer relevant...or that I never signed up for. Designate some time on your calendar, dust off that project list, and let me know what you're working on this quarter.

SPI 115: listen here

Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school

Venmo: @galfriday612

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

On August 25th, 2025, join me and Jeremy Burrows for the inaugural edition of the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle!

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

#askjess #askanassistant
...more
17min
August 12, 2025 AAA81 | Colleagues Are Not Saying Hi When They Walk By My Desk, and I'm Feeling Disrespected in the Office
Hoo, dang, this week's episode is a DOOZY. So much so that I'm breaking it down into four parts. Today is part one of four: Colleagues are not saying hi when they walk past my desk, and I'm feeling disrespected in the office.

Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school

Venmo: @galfriday612

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess
...more
9min
August 05, 2025 AAA80 | Meetings That Could Have Been an Email
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. #mtchbae

Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school

Venmo: @galfriday612

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess
...more
10min
August 01, 2025 AAA August 2025 Housekeeping
Plan those holiday parties: Revisit Episode AAA33

Refresh those holiday gift lists: Revisit Episode AAA35

Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school

Venmo: @galfriday612

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
9min
July 29, 2025 AAA79 | BUSY | Importance of Language
It's Importance Of Language: BUSY time. I would looooove to know what you think!

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
10min

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How many episodes does Ask An Assistant have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

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