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I did not mention it during the episode, but Boss's Day is marked on October 16th annually, or the next business day when it falls on a weekend!

Scholarly journal wikipedia's take: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss%27s_Day

Mini masterpieces: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1035491062/pdf-book-mini-masterpieces-cross-stitch

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See you next week!  xo Jess

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Esteemed Colleagues, extenuating circumstances are events or situations that can make it difficult to do something, or make it harder to do something well.  I find myself mired in extenuating circumstances - a sprained shoulder, the loss of a friend, the dwindling days of summer before a rainy upstate NY fall/winter kicks in.  I am not in a position to bring you an episode of Ask An Assistant that is up to snuff.

Take a day off work to honor whatever life is throwing your way.  I'll be back in full force next week.  xo Jess

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

I know September feels early to start thinking about corporate gifting, but I promise it's not.  Your December self will thank you for doing this so early.  xo Jess

Minny & Paul: https://www.minnyandpaul.com/

Wine Country: https://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/

Harry & David's: https://www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-gift/pears

(^^these pears are so good, GET THEM)

Mrs. Prindables: https://www.mrsprindables.com/

Funky Chunky: https://funkychunky.com/

Candyland in MN: https://candylandstore.com/

(^^did not mention them in the episode, but they're my the best!)

i like you: https://i-like-you-minneapolis.myshopify.com/

Downloadable template coming soon, will link it here: https://askanassistant.substack.com/p/templates

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

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

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Always make birthday celebrations optional at work!  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Planning a holiday party in September might feel a bit early, but trust me, you're better off starting sooner than later.  All of the best venues tend to book up months if not years in advance, so get a budget from finance, schedule some site visits, and get to work.

Resources mentioned:

Ask An Assistant 14: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-14-who-what-when-where-why-of-it-all/id1476184074?i=1000651240282

Varsity Theatre Minneapolis: https://www.varsitytheater.com/

Cadence and Eli: https://cadenceandeli.com/

DJ Jake Rudh: https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh

Stay hydrated, call your grandmas, and take care!  xo Jess

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Let's talk about motivation to get that one annoying project DONE, from a headspace and/or treat perspective.

Some of my favorite treats:

Fatcat Baking: https://fatcatbaking.com/

Strong Hearts: https://stronghearts315.com/

Mojo's: https://www.instagram.com/mojosmisc/

Two of my favorite Get Things Done headspace treats:

ALIVE (Daft Punk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B38CY-4Rd6s

All Day (Girl Talk): https://illegalart.net/allday/

Let me know if I missed any other resources, happy to add them here!  

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvlindgren/

Have an awesome week!  We've changed heat and humidity for hoodies here in upstate NY.  Hope you're all sleeping with the windows open.  xo Jess

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

I get a little ranty in this one!  I hope it's a helpful rant.  xo Jess

Pareto principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle

Qount: https://www.qount.io/

SecureFilePro: https://securefilepro.com/

SmartVault: https://www.smartvault.com/home/

AAA9 | Phones at Work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-9-phones-at-work/id1476184074?i=1000647254212

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

It's Roughly Quarterly time!  Add another task to your own Roughly Quarterly schedule of Things That Need To Be Addressed...or not, it's up to you!  xo Jess

Roughly Quarterly Template Refresh, AAA8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-8-roughly-quarterly-template-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000646201883

Roughly Quarterly Seek and Destroy (Large Files), AAA20: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-20-seek-and-destroy-large-files/id1476184074?i=1000656340389

Phones at Work, AAA9: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-9-phones-at-work/id1476184074?i=1000647254212

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Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214

Resources mentioned during the episode - not necessarily in order, and quite possibly not all of them!

LMGTFY: https://letmegooglethat.com/

Leader Assistant Circle community: https://circle.leaderassistant.com/home

EA How To: https://www.eahowto.com/

EA Campus: https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/ea-campus/

Leader Assistant LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/153542/

EA subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ExecutiveAssistants/

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

Resources mentioned in the episode!

AAA 6 | Time Split Talk

Ask your question for consideration on the show:  askanassistant.com

Connect with me on LinkedIn, but know that I'm hot on the block button for anyone pitching an MLM.

Have an awesome day!  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