Exceptional EA
a resource for assistants around the globe, published since 2013 by international trainer Shelagh Donnelly
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Perfectionists in the career: Weekend Poll results
Thank you to all who participated in my August 20, 2020 Weekend Poll, in which I asked readers if you have tendencies toward perfectionism in your career. As a number of you anticipated in comments you offered on social media,…
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A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: an Inukshuk, which the Government of the Northwest Territories gifted to the City of Vancouver after the closing of its Expo 86 Pavilion 34 years ago. The Inukshuk represents friendship and the northern hospitality of the Inuit culture.
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A thought for your day, featuring photography from my travels. This shot: I love walking out along Burrard Inlet when the tide is out. It’s an extra special occasion when beautiful eagles such as these are out and relatively close by at the same time.
Read MoreWhat are you doing mid-September?
I’ll be part of this year’s Administrative Professionals Conference & EA Summit 2020. I’m delighted to be back with this conference for a third consecutive year, and excited about the #VirtualAPC20 format. There’s a silver lining in every cloud and,…
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