Is the Knowledge Economy Over & What’s Next? The Power of Judgment, Discernment, and Problem-Solving for Executive Assistants and Force Multipliers
The knowledge economy, an “economic system in which… the key element of value is the greater dependence on human capital and intellectual property as the source of innovative ideas, information, and practices,” (Wikipedia) is on it’s way out. In today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world, knowledge alone isn’t enough. The most valuable professionals aren’t just those who know the most—they’re the ones who can make […]
Make Your Own Moves: How to Level Up as an Executive Assistant
My career and work-life have always been extremely important to me. I’ve suffered through babysitting the neighborhood kids for a crisp ten-dollar bill. I pushed myself out of my very thick introverted shell to network with local business leaders and talk about the power of partnership on stage in front of 10,000 people. I’ve cleaned […]
Informational Interview: What’s It Like to Be a Chief of Staff to an Entrepreneur?
I recently had someone reach out to me as they consider the next steps in their career after running a small business. He asked several questions about my career journey and specifically about my role as Chief of Staff. And, instead of just sending my responses to him, I figured I would share them here […]
The Force Multiplier Mindset: How to Think Like a CEO (No Matter Your Title)
According to Wikipedia, the term “force multiplier” refers to a factor that dramatically increases the effectiveness of an item or group. And that’s exactly what great Executive Assistants, executive operations, and executive support professionals do. Being a Force Multiplier is more than just a title. It’s a mindset. It’s a set of characteristics and behaviors. […]