Exceptional EA
a resource for assistants around the globe, published since 2013 by international trainer Shelagh Donnelly
Category: weekend poll
Weekend Poll: How Seriously Do You Take Password Security?
A couple of weeks ago, Twitter issued a recommendation that its 336 million (yes) users change their passwords. The recommendation was, of course, issued via tweet. “We recently found a bug that stored passwords unmasked in an internal log. We…
Read MoreWeekend Poll: Cora, Alexa, Scarlett, Andrew and Google AI: Oh, My!
It’s almost a year since I assembled an international panel of Real Careers alum to consider the impact of digital disruption on assistants’ careers. Since that time, I’ve canvassed readers more than once about the impact of tech advances on…
Read MoreWeekend Poll: To Multi-Task or Not
I’ve been back just a couple of weeks now from travels to London and Edinburgh, where I presented to two wonderful audiences. First, it was Executive Secretary LIVE in London, where we took a look at cybersecurity for admin. professionals. I’ve…
Read MoreWeekend Poll: Your Business Card, Please
A good executive assistant is often an extension of the executive she or he supports. Whether you’re attending a meeting or engaged in conversation with colleagues, you’re representing both yourself and your principal. High performing assistants, whatever the job title,…
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