Delegating for Success

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Executives, there is always going to be more new ideas and projects than there is time. So how do we deal with that? By utilizing our Assistants and team members! In this month’s Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri take on the topic of “Delegating for Success.” Lean in as we…

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The Value of Love

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We believe that, as leaders, we are called to behave out of one very simple act: Love. This month focuses on a special leadership value and the ultimate motivator of each of our six other values. In this episode of Values on the 7th, Sarah Keller defines and breaks down the leadership behavioral value of love.…

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Creating a Culture of Excellence

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From day one, there is a natural drift in every organization toward mediocrity as the drive for excellence begins to slip. In October’s episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, we discuss how to create and maintain a culture of excellence within our teams. Lean in as Matt and Kyle outline…

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Mastering Your Weekly Executive/Assistant Meeting

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The weekly one-on-one meeting between an executive and their assistant is the most important hour of the work week. This month’s Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams goes in depth with what a typical weekly meeting should look like, from what you should cover to managing your time and more. Lean in as…

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The Value of Resourcefulness

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Leaders, don’t take no for an answer. In this episode of Values on the 7th, Matt Keller discusses the core value of Resourcefulness and how it works to build a more successful team. Remember: resourcefulness starts in the mind. Lean in and hear about our three filters of resourcefulness from problem-solving to thinking creatively to…

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5 Phrases Your Team Needs to Hear

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No matter what world you work in (whether it’s business, non-profit, or church), the Fall season is always a busy time of year. In this episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, we discuss the importance of staying connected to and supportive of our teams even when our schedules get busy.…

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Accountability & Boundaries in the Workplace

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How do you navigate the Executive/Assistant relationship in a way where everyone feels comfortable? By emphasizing accountability and boundaries! In this month’s Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri discuss the importance of establishing a proper work environment through being strategic, using wisdom, and putting boundaries in place. Tune in to hear how both…

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The Value of Sacrifice

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This month’s Values on the 7th focuses on the leadership behavioral value of Sacrifice. Sarah Keller defines what sacrifice means and how we can be servant leaders to our team. Lean in and hear four filters of sacrifice from having a positive attitude to coming from a place of humility and pure motives.

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3 Things That Vision Says

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Our success begins and ends with the vision that we cast. In this episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, learn what vision is, why it’s important, and, most importantly, the three things that vision says from who we are to what we do to why we do it. Remember: a clear and…

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Staying Ahead of Your Executive

Executives, if your assistants can learn the art of staying ahead of you, it will change everything for your organization. In this month’s episode of Assistant Takeover, Matt and Cheri discuss six ways assistants can stay ahead of their executives.  

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