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- 114 - AAA95 | Crafting Succinct and Coherent Calendar Invite Titles
Esteemed Colleague Julia asks about crafting gorgeous calendar invite titles. We explore the who/what/when/where/why of it all to great success. Let me know what your process is! xo Jess
I'm speaking at the Leader Assistant Live Administrative Professionals Day live event - hope to see you there!
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 12min - 113 - April 2026 | Interoffice Memo
Hello, and welcome to the April 2026 Interoffice Memo! These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning. There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes. xo Jess
Join me for the Leader Assistant Admin Day live event! You can learn more (and register) here: Leader Assistant Live
Looking for a fancy work bag as a gift for your EA or yourself? Look no further than Ask An Assistant episode 46.
5Calls.org is your friend here in the US. They'll help you contact the right people for your city/state/district/county, and give you ideas for what you might say. You can call 24/7! No need to wait for business hours, and some folks find it easier to leave a voicemail, although I can personally attest that staffers at elected official offices are kind, diligent, and make it easy to voice your opinions.
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I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength, and, like so many things in this life, a practice. It is not a radical position to say 'stop killing children and other grownups, please and thank you.' The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.
I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:
To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 08min - 112 - AAA94 | Who Sends the Calendar Invite?
Esteemed Colleague Ken asks who sends the calendar invite - I know folks have Strong Feelings about this, and my answer could be considered a bit of a hot take. Let me know what your process is! xo Jess
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 - 13min - 111 - March 2026 | Interoffice Memo
Hello, and welcome to the March 2026 Interoffice Memo! These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning. There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes. xo Jess
5Calls.org is your friend here in the US. They'll help you contact the right people for your city/state/district/county, and give you ideas for what you might say. You can call 24/7! No need to wait for business hours, and some folks find it easier to leave a voicemail, although I can personally attest that staffers at elected official offices are kind, diligent, and make it easy to voice your opinions.
British Colombia is adopting year-round DST! I'm so happy for (and jealous of) them. :)
Last week, I had my first colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer here in the US. Eat your fiber, drink your water, move your body, and get your preventative screenings.
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I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength, and, like so many things in this life, a practice. It is not a radical position to say 'stop killing children and other grownups, please and thank you.' The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.
I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:
To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 - 07min - 110 - AAA93 | Did you know Google Calendar has a limit of 730 events in a recurring series?
Welcome to the first "Did you know?" series episode. So, tell me - did you know that Google Calendar has a limit of 730 recurring events? xo Jess
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 03min - 109 - February 2025 | Interoffice Memeo
Hello, and welcome to the first Interoffice Memo of 2026! These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning. There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes. xo Jess
Ideas for marking Black History (Month and ongoing) in the office from Timeka Green of Heyy HR on YouTube.
Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday of March, which falls on March 6th here in 2026.
The Daylight Saving(s) Time spring shift is coming up!
Black women to learn from and support with your money, time, and resources:
I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength. The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.
I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:
To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 11min - 108 - 100th Episode Spectacular!
It's the 100th episode spectacular! I'll do a 'sequentially episode 100' spectacular in late February or early March - stay tuned! xo Jess
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 16min - 107 - AAA92 | Gifting in the Office
We're doing a little gifting refresher this week! I would so appreciate anyone listening who considers donating to the holiday wish list fundraiser at my local school. xo Jess
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 23min - 106 - AAA91 | Attending a C-Suite Holiday Party - Yay or Nay?
Esteemed Colleague Bianca reached out to ask about getting an invite to a high-level holiday party. xo Jess
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Sat, 06 Dec 2025 - 11min - 105 - AAA90 | Freshen up your Resume, LinkedIn, and/or In-Person Networking Skills | Roughly Quarterly
No question this week - it's #roughlyquarterly time! This quarter, we're talking about getting your professional life in order. Tidy up your resume, post a thing or two on LinkedIn, and attend a local meet up for a work-related thing that you're interested in. You never know where it might lead you! xo Jess
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Tue, 18 Nov 2025 - 14min - 104 - AAA89 | Bowing out of Holiday Office Gift Exchanges
Esteemed Colleague Carol reached out to ask about bowing out of office gift exchanges. xo Jess
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 - 08min - 103 - AAA88 | Purchasing Power in the Office
Esteemed Colleague Brit reached out to ask about purchasing power in the office. xo Jess
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Tue, 04 Nov 2025 - 16min - 102 - October 2025 Housekeeping
It's time for October Housekeeping! Today, I'm touching on Boss's Day, Daylight Saving/s Time, and Halloween. xo Jess
AAA37 on celebrating Boss's Day (or not): click here
Time and Date's DST tool: click here
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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 - 14min - 101 - AAA87 | Career Pivots as an Executive Assistant
Esteemed Colleague Liz reached out to ask about making a pivot away from executive assistant work to a role in finance to use their degree. Tune in and discuss! xo Jess
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Tue, 23 Sep 2025 - 09min - 100 - AAA86 | Convincing Colleagues to Schedule with me Instead of my Executive
Our Anonymous Esteemed Colleague from Episode 81 is back! Part 2/4 of their massive question, today we're talking about convincing your colleagues to schedule with the right person - you! xo Jess
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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 06min - 99 - AAA85 | How to Handle Requests for Donations of Products, Services, and Cash?
Esteemed Colleague David reached out with a question about donation requests at their place of employment. How does your company spread the love? xo Jess
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Wed, 10 Sep 2025 - 16min - 98 - AAA84 | Job Title Change
Esteemed Colleague Roy reached out with a question about my job title. What's your title, and how do you feel about it? xo Jess
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AAA6 on Time Split Talk: click here
AAA65 on AI, Yay or Nay: click here
Jake Ruzi helped me design new business cards! He was so easy to work with, and I love the finished result.
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Tue, 02 Sep 2025 - 13min - 97 - September 2025 Housekeeping
September Housekeeping! Let's talk about the end of year holidays and birthdays more generally. xo Jess
AAA34 on birthdays in the office: click here
AAA33 on holiday party planning: click here
AAA35 on gift lists: click here
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Mon, 01 Sep 2025 - 15min - 96 - AAA83 | Mental Health Day(s)
Take care of yourselves, Esteemed Colleagues. xo Jess
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Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 04min - 95 - AAA82 | Unsubscribe From Email Newsletters | Roughly Quarterly
It's #roughlyquarterly time! I'm [perpetually] working on unsubscribing from email newsletters that are no longer relevant...or that I never signed up for. Designate some time on your calendar, dust off that project list, and let me know what you're working on this quarter.
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Tue, 19 Aug 2025 - 16min - 94 - AAA81 | Colleagues Are Not Saying Hi When They Walk By My Desk, and I'm Feeling Disrespected in the Office
Hoo, dang, this week's episode is a DOOZY. So much so that I'm breaking it down into four parts. Today is part one of four: Colleagues are not saying hi when they walk past my desk, and I'm feeling disrespected in the office.
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Tue, 12 Aug 2025 - 08min - 93 - AAA80 | Meetings That Could Have Been an Email
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. #mtchbae
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Tue, 05 Aug 2025 - 09min - 92 - AAA August 2025 Housekeeping
Plan those holiday parties: Revisit Episode AAA33
Refresh those holiday gift lists: Revisit Episode AAA35
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Fri, 01 Aug 2025 - 08min - 91 - AAA79 | BUSY | Importance of Language
It's Importance Of Language: BUSY time. I would looooove to know what you think!
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Tue, 29 Jul 2025 - 09min - 90 - AAA78 | Diplomatically Bringing Up Mistakes in the Office
Esteemed Colleague Jamie has a question about being a person who notices things and says, "Hey!" The importance of language is cited. Would love to know what you think!
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Wed, 23 Jul 2025 - 10min - 89 - AAA77 | Compensation Expectations
Esteemed Colleague Pam wants to know about salary band research as she hunts for her next role.
Blog post from Haseem Qureshi: 10 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
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Tue, 15 Jul 2025 - 14min - 88 - AAA76 | Card Party East 2025 | Event Debrief
Esteemed Nephew Everett has a question about my line of work!
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Wed, 09 Jul 2025 - 11min - 87 - Intermission (See You Next Week)
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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 - 04min - 86 - AAA75 | Top 5 Travel Tips for Executive Assistants on the Go
Esteemed Colleague Charlotte needs travel tips! Today's episode is a high-level overview of travel tips. Let's dig deeper into the nitty gritty of travel this fall at my rescheduled #AdminProDay events. :)
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Wed, 25 Jun 2025 - 31min - 85 - AAA74 | Taking Time Off as an Executive Assistant
Esteemed Colleague Ava needs a vacation! Today's episode is a step-by-step breakdown of what it takes to get out of the office as an EA.
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Tue, 17 Jun 2025 - 20min - 84 - AAA73 | Working from Home with Pets
Esteemed Colleague Kathy asked for some tips when it comes to working from home with pets. My thoughts may (or may not) surprise you. :)
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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 - 11min - 83 - AAA72 | Celebrating Milestones at Work
Esteemed Colleague Meredith wrote in with a question about celebrating milestones at work. Let's discuss!
I'm celebrating a milestone at work today with my exec - his new book pubilshes today! You can find out more at leanlearningbook.com while we kick back and enjoy the day.
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Tue, 03 Jun 2025 - 12min - 82 - AAA71 | Should | Importance of Language Series
Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to the word SHOULD.
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Mon, 26 May 2025 - 07min - 81 - AAA70 | Clean Your (Virtual) Desktop | Roughly Quarterly
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Tue, 20 May 2025 - 13min - 80 - AAA69 | Scheduling with Third Parties
I'm baaaaack! Today, we're talking about scheduling with third parties. A bit of a rant, hope you can relate...or implement change in your organization. xo Jess
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Tue, 13 May 2025 - 13min - 79 - AAA68 | Speak Soon!
Esteemed Colleagues, hello! It's been too long...and it will be juuuuust a bit longer. I'm feeling much improved on the pneumonia and bronchitis front, but now I've lost my voice! Two of my favorite housemates step in to record in my stead. I hope to drop an episode or two later this week - I miss you! xo Jess
Tue, 06 May 2025 - 01min - 78 - AAA67 | See You Next Week
Still riding high on the recovery train! While I am much improved since falling ill on April 14th, I have a long way to go.
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 - 01min - 77 - AAA66 | AdminProDay 2025
Happy Administrative Professionals Day/Week to all who celebrate!
At the time of recording, I am recovering from having pneumonia and bronchitis at the same time! The message up top is short and sweet, the episode that follows is evergreen and dear to my heart.
All tickets to Ask An Assistant #AdminProDay events have been refunded. Thank you to everyone who enrolled, your belief in me is humbling, and I look forward to learning together later this year, and always.
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Tue, 22 Apr 2025 - 17min - 76 - AAA65 | AI - Yay or Nay?
Esteemed Colleague Jen has questions about AI - do I use any, can I recommend any programs, and do I worry that AI is coming for my job as an EA?
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Tue, 15 Apr 2025 - 08min - 75 - AAA64 | Scheduling the Right Amount of Time with Anyone and Everyone
Esteemed Colleague Nat writes in with a question about scheduling the right amount of time with people who need time on their executive's calendar.
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Tue, 08 Apr 2025 - 14min - 74 - AAA63 | April Housekeeping
Welcome to April housekeeping!
Ask An Assistant Episode 15: National Volunteer Week
Administrative Professionals Day happenings: Jeremy Burrows // IAAP (no H!) // Admin Pro Day
Let me know how you're cultivating/maintaining community, whether at home or at work. It's so important - now more than ever. <3
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Tue, 08 Apr 2025 - 05min - 73 - #AdminProDay AnnouncementTue, 01 Apr 2025 - 03min
- 72 - AAA62 | Responsive vs Reactive | Importance of Language Series
Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to considering ourselves to be responsive vs reactive!
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025 - 09min - 70 - AAA61 | My Favorite Scheduling Tool
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague, Kate. They have a question about scheduling tools, and I Have Thoughts. Listen in and let me know what you use!
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025 - 18min - 69 - AAA60 | Job Hunting Tips
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague, Rae. They have a question about job hunting, and I share my thoughts on the matter.
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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 26min - 68 - AAA59 | Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Work Arrangements
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague Caitlyn. Welcome, listeners from the Leader Assistant Podcast!
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Wed, 05 Mar 2025 - 18min - 67 - AAA58 | March 2025 Housekeeping
I'm coming to your ears with a few housekeeping items for March 2025!
- Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7th, 2025. You can listen to last year's episode here, and know that the advice is evergreen. It's time change o'clock in a decent chunk of the world this weekend! Time and Date dot com has the details for the first half of the year's time change. You can also listen to last year's episode on Daylight Saving(s) Time, and know that my rage at the time shifting system is evergreen. A full episode will release by EOB Pacific today. AAA 59 needed a little more time in the editing phase than usual. If you're feeling fancy, please consider signing up for the Substack and/or Patreon (and/or Apple podcasts premium once I get that set up). Your support means the world, and I don't have a show without you.
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Tue, 04 Mar 2025 - 08min - 66 - AAA57 | Tips for Remembering Names
Esteemed Colleague Brenda is asking for tips on remembering names in the office. Spoiler alert - like so many things in life, it's a practice!
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Tue, 25 Feb 2025 - 17min - 65 - AAA56 | Clean Your (Physical) Desktop | Roughly Quarterly
It's Roughly Quarterly time! Here is a refresher on the projects we tackled in 2024:
Q1, Template Refresh, AAA 8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-8-roughly-quarterly-template-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000646201883
Q2, Seek and Destroy Large FIles, AAA 20: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-20-seek-and-destroy-large-files/id1476184074?i=1000656340389
Q3, Subscription Audit, AAA 30: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-30-roughly-quarterly-subscription-audit/id1476184074?i=1000665982113
Q4, Email Signature Refresh, AAA 43: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-43-roughly-quarterly-email-signature-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000677451103
AAA 11, Office Cleaning Schedule: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-11-office-cleaning-schedule/id1476184074?i=1000648972658
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Tue, 18 Feb 2025 - 14min - 64 - AAA55 | Dogs in the Office
Esteemed Colleague Vanessa wrote in to ask about whether they should allow dogs in the office. The answer is simple but nuanced. Let me know what you think!
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 13min - 63 - AAA54 | Dongles
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.
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Tue, 04 Feb 2025 - 06min - 62 - AAA53 | With vs For | Importance of Language Series
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:
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Tue, 28 Jan 2025 - 07min - 60 - AAA52 | Minimizing Distractions on your Phone
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. :)
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 20min - 59 - AAA51 | Supporting Employees, Colleagues, and Fellow Humans Through a Disaster
Go Fund Me campaigns for Black families in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=sharing
Solidarity and Snacks: https://www.instagram.com/solidarityandsnacks/?hl=en
Junior High LA: https://www.instagram.com/juniorhighla/?hl=en
Leola Lula, my esthetician, who is replacing skincare routines for people affected by the fires: https://www.instagram.com/thelezthetician/
Blair Imani: https://www.instagram.com/blairimani/?hl=en
Caroline Moss's suggestion to 'adopt' a GFM and see it through to its goal: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEutpfFxouA/
Nora McInerny's formula for helping: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEx0Ss_y0_F/
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Tue, 14 Jan 2025 - 23min - 58 - AAA50 | January 2025 Housekeeping
Burnout session: https://circle.leaderassistant.com/c/leader-assistant-live-events/battling-burnout
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Tue, 07 Jan 2025 - 16min - 57 - AAA49 | Until Next Year
Until next year, Esteemed Colleagues! xo Jess
Top three episodes of 2024:
AAA 26 | 1:1 Frequency and Format: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-26-1-1-frequency-and-format/id1476184074?i=1000663070529
AAA 39 | Task Management Systems: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-39-task-management-systems/id1476184074?i=1000673975366
AAA 42 | Weird Requests: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-42-weird-requests/id1476184074?i=1000676624618
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Tue, 31 Dec 2024 - 07min - 56 - AAA48 | Unplugging Over the Holidays
Burnout session: https://circle.leaderassistant.com/c/leader-assistant-live-events/battling-burnout
Esteemed Colleague Abby needs advice for ACTUALLY unplugging from work over the holidays.
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Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 26min - 55 - AAA47 | Owning up to Mistakes
Esteemed Colleague Dana needs advice for a big, expensive mistake.
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 - 13min - 54 - AAA46 | Laptop Bags For The Executive Assistant On The Go
Esteemed Colleague Julie wants to know what I'm using for a laptop bag these days, and what she might consider for herself.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2024 - 13min - 53 - AAA45 | Scheduling Annual Board Meetings for your Exec
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.
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Tue, 03 Dec 2024 - 12min - 52 - AAA44 | Gifting in the Office
As 2024 winds down and we are eyeballs deep in the holiday season, gifting is top of mind. Give this episode a listen for my thoughts on giving a gift to your executive. Spoiler - it depends!
Other Ask An Assistant episode mentioned in this episode:
Boss's Day, AAA 37: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-37-bosss-day-2024/id1476184074?i=1000672197661
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Tue, 26 Nov 2024 - 14min - 51 - AAA43 | Roughly Quarterly Email Signature Refresh
Roughly Quarterly projects from 2024
Q1, Template Refresh, AAA 8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-8-roughly-quarterly-template-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000646201883
Q2, Seek and Destroy Large FIles, AAA 20: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-20-seek-and-destroy-large-files/id1476184074?i=1000656340389
Q3, Subscription Audit, AAA 30: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-30-roughly-quarterly-subscription-audit/id1476184074?i=1000665982113
Q4, Email Signature Refresh, AAA 43 - that's this episode!
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 - 20min - 50 - AAA42 | Weird Requests
Ask An Assistant episode 17, Good/Fast/Cheap: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-17-good-fast-cheap/id1476184074?i=1000653342484
Ask An Assistant episode 6, Time Split Talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-6-time-split-talk/id1476184074?i=1000644307125
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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 22min - 49 - AAA41 | Mail Merges
How to do a mail merge, per Microsoft.
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Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 17min - 48 - AAA40 | Specificity in the Workplace | Importance of Language Series
Time zones and names and days of the month, oh my! Obviously, this specificity doesn't only apply to the workplace, take these thoughts and apply them in your world wherever they're...applicable.
Episode 10/my thoughts on DST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-10-spring-ahead-2024/id1476184074?i=1000648154270
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Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 21min - 47 - AAA39 | Task Management Systems
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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 31min - 46 - AAA38 | Start, Stop, Continue
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Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 16min - 45 - AAA2 | The Lady Behind the Microphone
A bit about me and my career, and a call for questions. I don't have a show without you!
Connect with me at askanassistant.com or on Instagram. Call your grandma! Drink some water! xo Jess
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 - 19min - 44 - AAA37 | Boss's Day 2024
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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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 14min - 43 - AAA36 | Extenuating Circumstances
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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Tue, 01 Oct 2024 - 01min - 42 - AAA35 | Your Corporate Holiday Gift List
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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Tue, 24 Sep 2024 - 24min - 41 - AAA34 | Celebrating Birthdays at Work
Always make birthday celebrations optional at work! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421
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Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 23min - 40 - AAA33 | Start Planning Your Company Holiday Party NOW
Planning 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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Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 32min - 39 - AAA32 | Getting That Annoying Project DONE
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!
Feel free to follow Ask An Assistant on IG: https://www.instagram.com/askanassistant/
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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Tue, 03 Sep 2024 - 28min - 38 - AAA31 | Firm Management Software Onboarding
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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Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 16min - 37 - AAA30 | Roughly Quarterly Subscription Audit
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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Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 16min - 36 - AAA29 | Finding EA Communities Online
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/
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Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 19min - 35 - AAA28 | Personal Meets Professional | School Year
Resources mentioned in the episode!
Connect with me on LinkedIn, but know that I'm hot on the block button for anyone pitching an MLM.
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4465 E Genesee Street STE 114
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Tue, 06 Aug 2024 - 21min - 34 - AAA27 | Booking Travel for Others
Befriend the legal and financial professionals in your life! Follow their processes and procedures. It's a big job, but I know you can do it. xo Jess
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 16min - 33 - AAA26 | 1:1 Frequency and Format
Let's talk about the all-important 1:1 with your executives! Frequency and Format are the agenda of the day.
Ask An Assistant templates: click here!
Trivinia Barber's blog post on Priority VA: Gateway not Gatekeeper
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Tue, 23 Jul 2024 - 30min - 32 - AAA25 | Up & Down the Calendar | Importance of Language Series
Up, down, back, forward, earlier, or later - I'd love your thoughts! xo Jess
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 06min - 31 - AAA24 | I'm Baaaaack
I'm back after an unexpected break. Wonderful to be with you all again. Stay hydrated, and stay tuned for more episodes coming your way! xo Jess
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Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 07min - 30 - AAA23 | Juneteenth and a Brief Event Debrief
Juneteenth // Wikipedia // Smithsonian
Ericka Hart // Juneteenth Mutual Aid
Danielle Coke Balfour // Freedom School
Antiracism Daily // Subscribe // Support
Free Root Organization // Donate to FRO
Mutual Aid (organization theory)
Thanks for rolling with the production from the road! I did not bring my podcast closet set up with me, but I did bring my iPhone 15 Pro. xo Jess
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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 - 09min - 29 - AAA22 | Events and Conferences in 2024
Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Assistant Conference
Administrative Professionals Conference
SkillPath (Two Day Administrative Professional Accelerated Certificate Program)
SkillPath (One Day Conference for Administrative Professionals)
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Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 34min - 28 - AAA21 | Employee Handbooks
Let's dive into the wild world of employee handbooks.
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Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 14min - 27 - AAA 20 | Seek and Destroy (Large Files)
Add another task to your own Roughly Quarterly schedule of Things That Need To Be Addressed...or not, it's up to you! Seriously, though, don't let it ride for years like I did. Stay on top of your files so you don't run into an unpleasant situation where you lose something more important than two minutes of a podcast recording. xo Jess
Find and delete files on your Mac
Copy/paste this into search in your gmail/google apps for business search bar:
has:attachment larger:10M
You can change 10M to any number you'd like to find larger files. :)
Free up drive space in Windows
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Wed, 22 May 2024 - 20min - 26 - AAA20 | Placeholder Episode
The title is not a typo! I'm having major GarageBand technical trouble, and this is the best thing I could get my computer to produce. GarageBand keeps claiming the disk is too slow to record, and when it will record, it spontaneously crashes and deletes my music track. ¯\(ツ)/¯
Enjoy the entirety of the theme song, which is Deviate by Podington Bear. See you next week!
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Wed, 15 May 2024 - 01min - 25 - AAA19 | Selling Domains
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Wed, 08 May 2024 - 08min - 24 - AAA18 | Comments, Questions, Thoughts, Concerns
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 02min - 23 - AAA17 | Good, Fast, Cheap
You can pick two. xo Jess
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 08min - 22 - AAA16 | Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day
There are four tips, and there will be a quiz. xo Jess
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 15min - 21 - AAA15 | National Volunteer Week 2024
Let me know how you and yours mark National Volunteer Week! xo Jess
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 17min - 20 - AAA14 | Who, What, When, Where, Why of it all
Let's talk about the 5 Ws!
Please submit your question for consideration at askanassistant.com, move your body, drink some water, read a book for fun. xo Jess
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 12min - 19 - AAA13 | Cold Pitches
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 12min - 18 - AAA12 | Minimizing Buyer's Remorse
We're talking decision paralysis and buyer's remorse today! Topics include buying a washing machine for one's home, choosing a ticketing platform for an event, and picking a polo shirt vendor.
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Theme music is Deviate by Podington Bear.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 10min - 17 - AAA11 | Office Cleaning Schedule
Listener Sally landed a sweet new gig as an Office Manager, and she would like some tips about establishing a cleaning routine for the space. Tune in to hear my thoughts!
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 20min - 16 - AAA10 | Spring Ahead 2024
Enjoy some fascinating stats on DST or perhaps peruse the history of DST.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 14min - 15 - AAA9 | Phones at Work
Let's talk about phones, baby! Ten years ago, I made a huuuuuge mistake with mine. Hear all about it and weigh in with your thoughts and experiences.
Call your grandpa, he misses you. xo Jess
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 15min - 14 - AAA8 | Roughly Quarterly Template Refresh
Dust off the cobwebs and refresh those messages that you send all the time! Give them a fresh set of eyes and a little love.
Take the templates and make them your own!
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 14min - 13 - AAA7 | Employee Appreciation Day 2024
Employee Appreciation celebrations should come AFTER your company is paying all of its taxes, providing good benefits, paying fair/equitable/thriving wages, and generally running an ethical business inside and out. These tips are NOT for companies like Sephora who earned $10 Billion Dollars and "rewarded" their employees with custom-printed sugar cookies bragging about their banner year, or Amazon, a company that penalizes employees for taking bathroom breaks and pays less in corporate taxes (percentage-wise) than I do every year.
Drink some water, enjoy the company pizza party, and ask for a raise! You deserve it. xo Jess
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 25min
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