Category Archives: Leadership

8 Must-Have Traits of a Standout Executive Virtual Assistant

Bouncers. Gate Keepers. Air Traffic Controllers. These are the select few who have a huge amount of responsibility: they decide who gets access to high-profile people or important pieces of real estate. They have a lot to juggle, and there’s a lot riding on their ability to do just that. Everyone that approaches them wants […]

Read More

Five Things That Happen When You Decide to Delegate

You’re stressed.   Of course, you love your business and you love the life of the small business owner. But there’s just too much to do. Things have started to fall through the cracks–you’ve missed a deadline or two, you forgot an important date on the family calendar, and you can’t shake that nagging feeling […]

Read More

4 Keys to Good Delegation (Part 2)

So, you’re embracing the idea of delegating. You know what you need to get off your plate, and who’s going to take the load for you. The hardest work is done, but you’re not there yet. There are still pivotal actions you need to take to reap the true benefits of delegating to a virtual […]

Read More

4 Keys to Good Delegation (Part 1)

“Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it . . .  Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine.” – David Ogilvy, advertising executive   Business owners are nearly always inherently talented and capable people. Few people fall into […]

Read More

Avoid these Mistakes When Communicating in a Virtual Culture

Public Speaking. It’s the #1 fear listed by many people–over flying, dying, and just about anything else. So many of us just hate the thought of getting up in front of people because we’re afraid we’ll make a mistake, say the wrong thing, and damage our reputation.   It’s a fear that keeps many people […]

Read More

3 Keys to Collaborating Well in a Virtual Culture

After more than fifty years of playing together, you’d think the Rolling Stones would have everything down pat. They could go to any arena, sell it out, and at a moment’s notice, play “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” without a hitch. What would you […]

Read More

Want to Grow in 2019? Ask These Five Questions Now

Back in my days as an executive assistant, the last days of the year were a flurry of activity. There were end-of-year events to plan and juggle, client gifts to purchase and send, and vacations to work around and cover. The to-do list never ended. And yet, my best bosses always made time to get […]

Read More

The Ultimate Virtual Training Guide, Part 2

Do you remember that saying, “Some things never change?” Do you ever feel that right now, it should sound more like “Some things always change?” Or even more so, “Everything is changing, and fast?”   Doing business in 2018 is nothing like we’ve ever seen before. The pace is fast. The popularity of social media […]

Read More

The Ultimate Virtual Training Guide (Part 1)

Management is the opportunity to help people become better people. Practiced this way, it’s a magnificent profession. –Clayton Christensen   A virtual assistant can change so many things in your business. They can make you more productive. They can relieve your stress. They can help you reignite a passion for your business. But they also […]

Read More

How to be a Great First-Time Manager

We see you out there. Hustling, getting it done and, dare we say, living the dream. We love it! How many people get to do exactly what they are designed and destined to do?  Not many, and it’s so impressive, what you’re doing. But we also see your frustrations. Yes, you’re doing your dream job. […]

Read More