Productivity
Issue: October / November 2026

This Could Have Been an Email: The Financial and Operational Costs of Meetings

By - September 25, 2026

Joan Burge explores ways in which Assistants can help executives protect their time and energy
Productivity
Issue: October / November 2026

The Perfectionism Trap: Why Great Assistants Struggle to Delegate

By - September 25, 2026

Many Assistants pride themselves on getting things right the first time, but perfectionism can be one of the biggest barriers to career progression, explains Glynis E. Devine
Career Development Productivity
Issue: August / September 2026

When Being Helpful Hurts Your Career

By - July 25, 2026

Kristine Valenzuela explains how to identify scope creep in an Assistant role
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Productivity
Issue: June / July 2026

One Hour to… Curate a Week That Works

By - May 25, 2026

Dr Heather Denniston shares her four-part strategy to prioritize what matters and stay ahead of your schedule
Productivity Technology
Issue: June / July 2026

AI-Driven Microhabits That Actually Stick

By - May 25, 2026

Without a clear underlying system, adding AI is like putting duct tape on utter chaos, says Melissa Peoples
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Productivity
Issue: April / May 2026

One Hour to… Prepare to Minute a Meeting

By - March 25, 2026

Sixty intentional minutes of preparation can transform your notes – or your AI transcript – from a chaotic jumble to clear, professional minutes, says Rhonda Scharf
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Productivity Technology
Issue: February / March 2026

Excel Spreadsheets: Dynamic Arrays Part 2

By - February 1, 2026

In the second part of this series on Dynamic Arrays, Traci Williams introduces more formulas that will make you look like an Excel ACE!
Productivity
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

Can You Ever Really Be Ready for Monday?

By - January 12, 2026

Shweta Jhajharia tells us how to avoid the Sunday Scaries and start the week feeling fully in control.
Productivity
Issue: October / November 2025

It’s Not About Time. It’s About Priorities.

By - September 27, 2025

Rethinking how you organize your priorities can have incredible results, explains Marsha Egan
Productivity
Issue: October / November 2025

From Reactive to Proactive: Why Executive Assistants Must Embrace the Follow-Up Mindset 

By - September 27, 2025

Email and workplace productivity expert Steuart Snooks explains the importance of taking control
Productivity
Issue: August / September 2025

The New ROI: Return on Initiative

By - July 25, 2025

Jodie Mears, career Assistant to C-Suite executives, explains how productivity is about showing the impact of what you already do best
Productivity Technology
Issue: April / May 2025

How to Use the ChatGPT Projects Feature

By - March 25, 2025

ChatGPT Projects is a great tool for improving productivity and organization, explains Julia Schmidt
Productivity
Issue: April / May 2025

Why Your Inbox Is Working Against You

By - March 25, 2025

You can transform your email into a tool that supports your role instead of working against you, explains Steuart Snooks
Productivity
Issue: February / March 2025

Overcoming the Learning Curve in a New Work Environment

By - January 25, 2025

Nekeisha Nelson shares her tactics for managing the learning curve to confidently succeed in your new role
Productivity
Issue: December 2024 / January 2025

Begin Your AI Productivity Journey with Google Gemini

By - November 25, 2024

If the possibilities of AI are too overwhelming, use Google Gemini and start with some basic productivity gains, says Abigail Barnes
Productivity
Issue: October / November 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Productivity: Expert Tips for Avoiding Procrastination

By - September 25, 2024

With persistence and the right mindset, you can transform procrastination from a barrier into an opportunity, says Rhonda Scharf