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AAA 35 | Your Corporate Holiday Gift List

Release Date: 09/24/2024

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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

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...

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

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:...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

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