Cheri Williams' Last Best Advice for Assistants

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Assistant Takeover has brought us a whole year of conversations and advice to help better the Executive/Assistant relationship. But, unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Join us for the last installment of Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams where Matt and Cheri close out the year by sharing Cheri’s “last…

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5 Categories to Reflect on From 2017

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This year is coming to a close and that means it’s time to look back on everything we’ve learned throughout 2017. In December’s episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle ask leaders to reflect on their experiences during 2017 and ask themselves how they did and how they should improve…

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5 Characteristics of a Dynamic Assistant

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A truly successful and effective assistant needs to go beyond the to-do lists, emails, and scheduling. In this month’s episode of Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri identify and discuss the five characteristics of a dynamic assistant and what makes them so important. Learn how to add an exponential component…

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5 Phrases I'm Wrestling With Right Now

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November offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and use the holiday downtime to press pause and have some time to reflect. In this month’s The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle get us started on this time of reflection by letting us know what’s on their minds with “5 Phrases I’m…

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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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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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Why I'm Launching the Matt Keller Leadership Podcast

I am excited to announce that starting January 1st, 2016, I launched the Matt Keller Leadership Podcast. The content is for anyone who leads in any capacity. From the Corporate world to the church world. From the court room to the classroom to the family room, I believe anyone who leads anything will benefit from…

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