AAA 54 | Dongles
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Esteemed Colleague Lauren wrote in to ask about a pet peeve in the office relating to adapters, and asked if I could relate. COULD I EVER. Lauren, you're not alone, and I hope my commiseration (and solution) prove helpful. I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 53 | With vs For | Importance of Language Series
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Today, I'm talking about the importance of language, and specifically, the notion of working WITH someone vs FOR someone. This has been a very important practice in my life - let me know how it sits with you! The other episodes in the Importance of Language Series that were mentioned in this episode: AAA 25: AAA 40: I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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...
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AAA 52 | Minimizing Distractions on your Phone
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Let's talk about minimizing distractions on our phones! I try to think of my phone as a tool rather than a toy, and minimizing distractions as a practice. Let me know if you try any of these tips and how you feel after. :) I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 51 | Supporting Employees, Colleagues, and Fellow Humans Through a Disaster
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Go Fund Me campaigns for Black families in LA: Solidarity and Snacks: Junior High LA: Leola Lula, my esthetician, who is replacing skincare routines for people affected by the fires: Blair Imani: Caroline Moss's suggestion to 'adopt' a GFM and see it through to its goal: Nora McInerny's formula for helping: ----- I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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:...
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AAA 50 | January 2025 Housekeeping
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Burnout session: I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 49 | Until Next Year
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Until next year, Esteemed Colleagues! xo Jess Top three episodes of 2024: AAA 26 | 1:1 Frequency and Format: AAA 39 | Task Management Systems: AAA 42 | Weird Requests: I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 48 | Unplugging Over the Holidays
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Burnout session: Esteemed Colleague Abby needs advice for ACTUALLY unplugging from work over the holidays. I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 47 | Owning up to Mistakes
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Esteemed Colleague Dana needs advice for a big, expensive mistake. I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 46 | Laptop Bags For The Executive Assistant On The Go
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Esteemed Colleague Julie wants to know what I'm using for a laptop bag these days, and what she might consider for herself. I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: 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
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AAA 45 | Scheduling Annual Board Meetings for your Exec
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Does your exec serve on a dizzying number of boards? Does the cadence of the meetings stress you out? You've got this! Give Ask An Assistant #45 a listen (that's this one), take some notes, and get your exec's board of directors service wrapped up in a nice, tidy little package. With a bit of proactive maneuvering, managing board meetings, travel, and follow up can be a breeze. I always love to hear from you: Book a 1:1 with me: Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess Want a note...
info_outlinePlanning a holiday party in September might feel a bit early, but trust me, you're better off starting sooner than later. It takes time to complete site visits, develop menus, look into entertainment options, and for leadership to review (and approve!) all of the work you've done. Plus, all of best venues tend to book up months if not years in advance! Get a budget from your finance team, schedule those 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