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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 I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 w

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching 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

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching 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

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 I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:

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

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: ht

Always make birthday celebrations optional at work! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421 I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching 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

Planning a holiday party in September might feel a bit early, but trust me, you're better off starting sooner than later. All of the best venues tend to book up months if not years in advance, so get a budget from finance, schedule some 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

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

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 I always love to