Be the Ultimate Assistant

Be the Ultimate Assistant

By Bonnie Low-Kramen & Vickie Sokol EvansBusinessCareers
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  • The State of Assistant Training: The Art of the Ask | Ep 28 (Part 3 of 3)
    The Art of the Ask
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    You don’t get if you don’t ask. This saying is true about many things but it is especially true when it comes down to asking for training dollars. In our complicated workplace, professional development is not an option or a “nice to do.” Training for assistants is an absolute necessity to keep staffers sharp and relevant and to support companies to keep their competitive edge.

    But how to ask? In this 3rd of a 3-part series, Bonnie and Vickie answer this question in detail. Did you know that your company may actually have a training budget but it just may not be advertised? If you are looking for a new job, an important question to ask is: How much is the annual training budget for assistants?

    Learn how to build your business case that will result in an enthusiastic “Yes.” You will be providing the ROI (return on investment) to justify the training to your leaders. There is simply too much at stake not to do this. But…if your leaders still say no, learn what absolutely free resources are out there. The most important thing is for you to get the training you know you need. You are worth the investment.

    R/T 23:32

    “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Gandhi

    Resources:

    Value Drivers

    Webinar: Creating Name Badges with Vickie Sokol Evans

    Tricks of the Trade for Assistants with Bonnie & Vickie

    www.ted.com

    www.youtube.com

    www.executivesecretary.com

     

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  • Be Inspired with guests Simon Sinek and Monique Helstrom | Ep 11: (Part 1 of 2)
    Part One “Imagine a world where people wake up inspired to go to work.”  These words scroll on the Home page of Simon Sinek’s website, startwithwhy.com. Simon is a leadership expert and a bestselling author of the highest order. His TED talk is the 3rd most viewed of all time with over 23 million views as of August 2015. In Part One of this episode series, Simon talks with Bonnie and Vickie about his work with leaders all over the world and how we can build a culture where all of us can transform the world for the better. “Imagine a world where we feel safe at work.” Imagine that. We can and you can too. Contact Info & Links for Simon Sinek  Simon Sinek’s website: www.startwithwhy.com TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action Simon’s Books:  Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone toRead more The post Be Inspired with guests Simon Sinek and Monique Helstrom | Ep 11: (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.
    36 min
  • Build the Ultimate Partnership-The Assistant’s Perspective with Guest Jeff Hoffman | Ep 10: (Part 2 of 2)
    Part Two:  Bonnie and Vickie continue their conversation with a true advocate of the global workplace and friend to assistants, Jeff Hoffman. Get your laptop ready to take notes as Jeff answers the question, “How should assistants respond when they are referred to as ‘just an assistant’ or worse, think of themselves as such? Want to know how to ask for training and get it? And…hear one of his best stories of all time and certainly Vickie’s favorite. She even made a video about it! Jeff Hoffman is a national treasure. Listen, learn and act. Then listen again.  Follow Jeff Hoffman onTwitter: @SpeakerJeff Link for Power of Wonder TED Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjSzRnPMD4 And here is a link to his book “Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back”  http://amzn.to/1e8LYHx Vickie’s whiteboard at her desk: Tweet YOURRead more The post Build the Ultimate Partnership-The Assistant’s Perspective with Guest Jeff Hoffman | Ep 10: (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.
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  • Ep 9: Build the Ultimate Partnership – A CEO’s Perspective with guest Jeff Hoffman
    Part One:  Bonnie & Vickie welcome special guest Jeff Hoffman, world famous CEO, entrepreneur, Grammy winner, and consultant to the United Nations, world leaders, and the White House. Jeff pulls back the curtain on an executive’s mind to reveal what they really need from their Executive Assistant. Find out why assistants line up to apply to work as his new assistant! He shares Laurie’s secrets who was the best EA he ever worked with and find out what made Laurie so very special. Jeff even tackles the tough subject of workplace bullying and tells the powerful “London” story. Don’t miss learning precious insights from one of our country’s finest executive leaders who tells it the way it is. Get ready to be inspired! Follow Jeff Hoffman onTwitter: @SpeakerJeff Link for Power of Wonder TED Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjSzRnPMD4 And here is aRead more The post Ep 9: Build the Ultimate Partnership – A CEO’s Perspective with guest Jeff Hoffman appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.
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  • Ep 8: Can I Really Ask My Assistant to Do That?
    Ep 8: Can I Really Ask My Assistant to Do That? Can I really ask my assistant to do that? This is the question that executives, managers, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners often ask Bonnie. If fully utilized, assistants can support and empower managers to increase revenue, be highly productive, and save precious time. […] The post Ep 8: Can I Really Ask My Assistant to Do That? appeared first on Be the Ultimate Assistant.
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  • Ep 7: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 2 of 2: How to Become Tech-Savvy
      Ep 7: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 2 of 2: How to Become Tech-Savvy In Part Two, Vickie and Bonnie discuss what assistants and managers can do to assess one’s “tech-savvyiness” and identify the steps to take to get you where you need to be to rock at your job, whatever your role is. Vickie […] The post Ep 7: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 2 of 2: How to Become Tech-Savvy appeared first on Be the Ultimate Assistant.
    33 min
  • Ep 6: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 1 of 2: What It Means to Be Tech-Savvy
    Ep 6: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 1 of 2: What It Means to Be Tech-Savvy Vickie has been burning to discuss this topic for a long time. Tech-savvy is a phrase that we are hearing more often and seeing more and more in job postings every day, but what does it really mean? Microsoft Certified […] The post Ep 6: The Tech-Savvy Assistant Part 1 of 2: What It Means to Be Tech-Savvy appeared first on Be the Ultimate Assistant.
    33 min
  • Ep 5: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw The Boss Whisperer (Part 2 of 2)
    Ep 5: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw “The Boss Whisperer” (Part Two) Workplace bullying affects 32% of all offices in America. This serious problem is poisoning offices from the inside out, costing companies dearly. More troubling news is that many leaders are either oblivious to the problem or are choosing to look the […] The post Ep 5: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw The Boss Whisperer (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on Be the Ultimate Assistant.
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  • Ep 4: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw (Part 1 of 2)
    Ep 4: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw “The Boss Whisperer” (Part One) Workplace bullying affects 32% of all offices in America. This serious problem is poisoning offices from the inside out, costing companies dearly. More troubling news is that many leaders are either oblivious to the problem or are choosing to look the […] The post Ep 4: Workplace Bullying with Expert Dr. Laura Crawshaw (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on Be the Ultimate Assistant.
    29 min