Are You Married at Work?

by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 5, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

We’ve all heard the expression “work spouse.” Typically, it’s said in a joking manner. But in fairness, there is something to be said for the concept. Are you married at work? [ctt template=”3″ link=”974b3″ via=”yes” ]Are you...

Balance & Sanity – Part 2

by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 15, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about balance and sanity, and I gave you five tips on how to keep that balance and sanity. I that five isn’t enough, so this week we have five more for you because it’s just not quite that simple. Our first tip is really with...

Balance & Sanity

by Rhonda Scharf | Jan 25, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Have you ever heard the expression that work-life balance is a complete myth? Sometimes I wonder if it is, and sometimes I’m sure it’s not. We need to work towards balance and sanity. And what works for me may not work for you. Here are five tips on how we...

If You Could Turn Back Time

by Rhonda Scharf | Jan 17, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Have you ever sung along to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time” and then reflected on exactly what it is you would do if you could go back? I know I have. I think about relationships, financial decisions, personal decisions and of course, career decisions. When I ask...

How to Embrace Artificial Intelligence as an Executive Assistant

by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 20, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines that gain knowledge from experiences, similar to how the human brain functions. Machines that can mimic cognitive functions such as thinking, problem-solving, and learning are considered to have...

From Admin to Strategic Partner

by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions

The days of taking dictation, personal assistance for each boss, and using an old-fashioned typewriter ended in the 70s. The secretary is gone. [ctt template=”3″ link=”8nwaE” via=”yes” ]The Secretary is gone[/ctt] From secretary, we...