Resources for Assistants
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6 Inbox Management Tips from Experienced EAs
EAs share 6 brilliant tips to keep your leader’s inbox clean and efficient for the long run, achieving inbox zero time and time again.
4 Key Principles to Great Inbox Management
EA Training manager Sara Altuna shares four inbox management principles to help assistants declutter, organize and keep their leaders’ inboxes efficient for the long run.
Creating the Future of Work for Assistants and Leaders at Base: an update from Paige McPheely, CEO
Base CEO Paige McPheely shares how Base is becoming the modern solution for assistants with the successful onboarding of 33Vincent to the newly-refreshed Base brand.
Using Your Voice to Build Connected Partnerships with Monique Helstrom
Featuring Monique Helstrom, Keynote speaker and former Executive Assistant and "Chief of Simon Sinek" / Episode #14
Understanding and Communicating the Value You Bring with Kristine Valenzuela
Featuring Kristine Valenzuela, a 20+ year EA and Chief of Staff / Episode #13
Executive Assistant SMART Goal Examples
How assistants can set SMART goals and achieve more in the workplace
Inspiring Books for Executive Assistants
Books that will energize you for the day-to-day and keep you motivated for the long-run
Dismantling Assistant Stereotypes with John Shaw
Featuring John Shaw, Senior Executive Business Administrator to the Board of Directors at Microsoft / Episode #12
The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022
A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year
Managing Up for Assistants: How to Empower Your Exec to Be Your Best Supporter
Equip your leader to be your biggest advocate and support your growth
7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use
Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ
Taking Risks and Having the Tough Conversations with Linda McFarland
Feautring Linda McFarland, author, keynote speaker, and Senior Executive Assistant at Intapp / Episode #10
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