Ask An Assistant with Jess Lindgren

Episodes

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  AAA95 | Crafting Succinct and Coherent Calendar Invite Titles 22.04.2026 12m

  Esteemed Colleague Julia asks about crafting gorgeous calendar invite titles.  We explore the who/what/when/where/why of it all to great success.  Let me know what your process is!  xo Jess I'm speaking at the Leader Assistant Live Administrative Professionals Day live event - hope to see you there! Join me live every month for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214   Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  April 2026 | Interoffice Memo 22.04.2026 8m

  Hello, and welcome to the April 2026 Interoffice Memo!  These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning.  There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes.  xo Jess Join me for the Leader Assistant Admin Day live event!  You can learn more (and register) here: Leader Assistant Live  Looking for a fancy work bag as a gift for your EA or yourself?  Look no further than Ask An Assistant episode 46. 5Calls.org is your friend here in the US.  They'll help you contact the right people for your city/state/district/county, and give you ideas for what you might say.  You can call 24/7!  No need to wait for business hours, and some folks find it easier to leave a voicemail, although I can personally attest that staffers at elected official offices are kind, diligent, and make it easy to voice your opinions. ----- I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength, and, like so many things in this life, a practice.  It is not a radical position to say 'stop killing children and other grownups, please and thank you.'  The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.  I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:   To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.
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  AAA94 | Who Sends the Calendar Invite? 03.03.2026 13m

  Esteemed Colleague Ken asks who sends the calendar invite - I know folks have Strong Feelings about this, and my answer could be considered a bit of a hot take.  Let me know what your process is!  xo Jess   Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214   Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  March 2026 | Interoffice Memo 03.03.2026 7m

  Hello, and welcome to the March 2026 Interoffice Memo!  These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning.  There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes.  xo Jess 5Calls.org is your friend here in the US.  They'll help you contact the right people for your city/state/district/county, and give you ideas for what you might say.  You can call 24/7!  No need to wait for business hours, and some folks find it easier to leave a voicemail, although I can personally attest that staffers at elected official offices are kind, diligent, and make it easy to voice your opinions. British Colombia is adopting year-round DST!  I'm so happy for (and jealous of) them.  :) Last week, I had my first colonoscopy.  Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer here in the US.  Eat your fiber, drink your water, move your body, and get your preventative screenings. ----- I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength, and, like so many things in this life, a practice.  It is not a radical position to say 'stop killing children and other grownups, please and thank you.'  The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.  I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:   To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.
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  AAA93 | Did you know Google Calendar has a limit of 730 events in a recurring series? 04.02.2026 3m

  Welcome to the first "Did you know?" series episode.  So, tell me - did you know that Google Calendar has a limit of 730 recurring events?  xo Jess   Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214   Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  February 2025 | Interoffice Memeo 04.02.2026 11m

  Hello, and welcome to the first Interoffice Memo of 2026!  These 'top of the month' episodes are meant to serve as reminders for important milestones throughout the year so I'm not posting standalone episodes about DST, taxes, or holiday party planning.  There may even be a dash of current events sprinkled in from time to time, so buckle up, tune in, and take notes.  xo Jess   Ideas for marking Black History (Month and ongoing) in the office from Timeka Green of Heyy HR on YouTube. Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday of March, which falls on March 6th here in 2026.  The Daylight Saving(s) Time spring shift is coming up!    Black women to learn from and support with your money, time, and resources: Blair Imani Brittany Packnett Cunningham Danielle Coke Balfour Lynae Vanee   I, Jess Lindgren, host of this podcast, believe that empathy is not a weakness; it is a strength.  The value and worth of every human being on this earth is not up for debate.    I'll leave you with this quote, which is both timely and evergreen:   To all the people still saying they're "not political" right now: that choice is political. Choosing normalcy while your neighbors are being targeted, detained, and stripped of their rights is a position, whether you admit it or not. Comfort is a privilege. Silence is participation. History doesn't remember neutrality kindly. If you can afford not to care, it's because someone else is paying the price.  
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  100th Episode Spectacular! 21.01.2026 16m

  It's the 100th episode spectacular!  I'll do a 'sequentially episode 100' spectacular in late February or early March - stay tuned!  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here BuyMeACoffee: I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  AAA92 | Gifting in the Office 11.12.2025 23m

  We're doing a little gifting refresher this week!  I would so appreciate anyone listening who considers donating to the holiday wish list fundraiser at my local school.  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  AAA91 | Attending a C-Suite Holiday Party - Yay or Nay? 06.12.2025 11m

  Esteemed Colleague Bianca reached out to ask about getting an invite to a high-level holiday party.  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  AAA90 | Freshen up your Resume, LinkedIn, and/or In-Person Networking Skills | Roughly Quarterly 18.11.2025 14m

  No question this week - it's #roughlyquarterly time!  This quarter, we're talking about getting your professional life in order.  Tidy up your resume, post a thing or two on LinkedIn, and attend a local meet up for a work-related thing that you're interested in.  You never know where it might lead you!  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  AAA89 | Bowing out of Holiday Office Gift Exchanges 14.11.2025 8m

  Esteemed Colleague Carol reached out to ask about bowing out of office gift exchanges.  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  AAA88 | Purchasing Power in the Office 04.11.2025 16m

  Esteemed Colleague Brit reached out to ask about purchasing power in the office.  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching
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  October 2025 Housekeeping 14.10.2025 14m

  It's time for October Housekeeping!  Today, I'm touching on Boss's Day, Daylight Saving/s Time, and Halloween.  xo Jess AAA37 on celebrating Boss's Day (or not): click here Time and Date's DST tool: click here Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant
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  AAA87 | Career Pivots as an Executive Assistant 23.09.2025 9m

  Esteemed Colleague Liz reached out to ask about making a pivot away from executive assistant work to a role in finance to use their degree.  Tune in and discuss!  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant 
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  AAA86 | Convincing Colleagues to Schedule with me Instead of my Executive 18.09.2025 6m

  Our Anonymous Esteemed Colleague from Episode 81 is back!  Part 2/4 of their massive question, today we're talking about convincing your colleagues to schedule with the right person - you!  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Ask An Assistant Episode 81:  click here Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant 
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  AAA85 | How to Handle Requests for Donations of Products, Services, and Cash? 10.09.2025 16m

  Esteemed Colleague David reached out with a question about donation requests at their place of employment.  How does your company spread the love?  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant #donations #corporategiving #philanthropy
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  AAA84 | Job Title Change 02.09.2025 13m

  Esteemed Colleague Roy reached out with a question about my job title.  What's your title, and how do you feel about it?  xo Jess Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! AAA6 on Time Split Talk: click here AAA65 on AI, Yay or Nay: click here Jake Ruzi helped me design new business cards!  He was so easy to work with, and I love the finished result. Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant #deeppocketmonster
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  September 2025 Housekeeping 01.09.2025 15m

  September Housekeeping!  Let's talk about the end of year holidays and birthdays more generally.  xo Jess AAA34 on birthdays in the office: click here AAA33 on holiday party planning: click here AAA35 on gift lists: click here Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant      
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  AAA83 | Mental Health Day(s) 28.08.2025 4m

  Take care of yourselves, Esteemed Colleagues.  xo Jess Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Beginning September 8th, join me for the ongoing Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant
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  AAA82 | Unsubscribe From Email Newsletters | Roughly Quarterly 19.08.2025 16m

  It's #roughlyquarterly time! I'm [perpetually] working on unsubscribing from email newsletters that are no longer relevant...or that I never signed up for. Designate some time on your calendar, dust off that project list, and let me know what you're working on this quarter. SPI 115: listen here Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school Venmo: @galfriday612 Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 On August 25th, 2025, join me and Jeremy Burrows for the inaugural edition of the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess #askjess #askanassistant