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"Just a Secretary"? Really?
Recently, an email was received in a client’s inbox from an angry potential customer who demanded that she speak with the owner of the...
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Jun 29, 20243 min read


Red Ribbon Week vs. Reality
What is it going to take for kids to wake up to their true potential, their passions, and what makes life great without having to...
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Nov 7, 20223 min read


Good Boss vs. Bad Boss?
This week, according to the “National Days” calendar, Boss’ Day was celebrated far and wide. Boss’ Day could encompass many types of...
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Oct 21, 20223 min read


Flashback to the "Results are In".
Written 10/27/2022 First and foremost, thank you to all the readers who reached out to me over the past week and a half after reading the...
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Oct 10, 20223 min read


Flashback to "Scanxiety" Week! But I'm Still Here!
(Written 9/13/18) Mammogram. The word that instills fear in many, many women. What is the root, or roots, of the fear? There were two...
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Oct 10, 20223 min read


Going Solo to Leader . . . Are You Ready?
Oftentimes, as shared before, women who work ask for advice. Last week, a new therapy office decided the office manager was clearly busy...
kristenasleson
Sep 5, 20223 min read


Working from home ain't all it's cracked up to be!
This is my grandson! He is a handful to say the least! But, an adorable one! Working from home seems to be a “dream come true” for...
kristenasleson
Aug 26, 20223 min read


You are never too old!
As working women grow older, we often wonder (or maybe I am alone in this), whether or not we will last in the same job or career for the...
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Aug 19, 20223 min read


Learn to "let go that of which you cannot control"
As a virtual assistant, I am able to service clients no matter where their business is located. To date, my largest client is located in...
kristenasleson
Aug 12, 20223 min read


Are you the bottleneck?
Managing multiple clients can be a challenge, but with good organizational skills and a generous amount of patience, it can be done....
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Aug 5, 20223 min read


Unethical? Illegal? Have you been asked?
Last week, one of the avid “Women at Work” readers reached out seeking advice. Her boss, who was also part owner of the business,...
kristenasleson
Jul 29, 20223 min read


Stay off TikTok! But really, apps are useful!
Is there an app for that? Have you wasted precious minutes or hours looking for an app that will help you in your personal or work life?...
kristenasleson
Jul 22, 20223 min read


Letting Loyal Employees Go is Apparently Easy!
There is so much that can be learned by watching youth sports nowadays. My 12-year-old son may not be the best athlete, but he is the...
kristenasleson
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Working with the boss' kids . . . find opportunities!
Growing up with two entrepreneurs as parents came with special rights and privileges, or so I thought. In fact, as I aged closer to when...
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Jul 8, 20223 min read


Rules - Break or Not to Break?
Conveniently, there are multiple sites for people to advertise items they are selling, homes for rent or for sale, and “stuff” to give...
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Jul 1, 20223 min read


How do you define success?
This week there was a shift in clients; one client fell off my client list but a new one came aboard. It made me wonder if I really was...
kristenasleson
Jun 24, 20223 min read


Who is Your Person?
The first couple of weeks after school lets out are hectic; and that goes for working women who have kids and even those that don’t. If...
kristenasleson
Jun 17, 20223 min read


Real Advice from Real Working Moms!
Last week’s Women at Work column included a couple humorous memories from my childhood. The summers were often spent being creative and...
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Jun 12, 20223 min read


Work from home? Work from office? Both? Gah!
My sister, brother and I were fortunate to have parents whose business was also part of their home. This meant, they were always home...
kristenasleson
Jun 3, 20223 min read


What kind of compliments are you giving?
Setting a goal is easy, keeping it, not so much. This year, just like many others and with many others, I set the goal to lose weight and...
kristenasleson
May 27, 20223 min read
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