Ask An Assistant with Jess Lindgren
Business & Finance
About
Jess Lindgren shares lessons learned, best practices, and actionable advice from her 20+ years as an administrative professional. Submit your questions at askanassistant.com for consideration!
Episodes
- AAA95 | Crafting Succinct and Coherent Calendar Invite Titles
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 Administra…
- April 2026 | Interoffice Memo
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…
- AAA94 | Who Sends the Calendar Invite?
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 Mond…
- March 2026 | Interoffice Memo
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…
- AAA93 | Did you know Google Calendar has a limit of 730 events in a recurring series?
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!…
- February 2025 | Interoffice Memeo
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 pa…
- 100th Episode Spectacular!
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 Li…
- AAA92 | Gifting in the Office
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 A…
- AAA91 | Attending a C-Suite Holiday Party - Yay or Nay?
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 ST…
- AAA90 | Freshen up your Resume, LinkedIn, and/or In-Person Networking Skills | Roughly Quarterly
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…
- AAA89 | Bowing out of Holiday Office Gift Exchanges
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 Syracus…
- AAA88 | Purchasing Power in the Office
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…
- October 2025 Housekeeping
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 St…
- AAA87 | Career Pivots as an Executive Assistant
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 Assistan…
- AAA86 | Convincing Colleagues to Schedule with me Instead of my Executive
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…
- AAA85 | How to Handle Requests for Donations of Products, Services, and Cash?
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…
- AAA84 | Job Title Change
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! A…
- September 2025 Housekeeping
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…
- AAA83 | Mental Health Day(s)
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 new…
- AAA82 | Unsubscribe From Email Newsletters | Roughly Quarterly
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 w…
- AAA81 | Colleagues Are Not Saying Hi When They Walk By My Desk, and I'm Feeling Disrespected in the Office
Hoo, dang, this week's episode is a DOOZY. So much so that I'm breaking it down into four parts. Today is part one of four: Colleagues are not saying hi when they walk past my desk, and I'm feeling disrespected in the office. Back to Schoo…
- AAA80 | Meetings That Could Have Been an Email
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. #mtchbae Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school Venmo: @galfriday612 Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.…
- AAA August 2025 Housekeeping
Plan those holiday parties: Revisit Episode AAA33 Refresh those holiday gift lists: Revisit Episode AAA35 Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school Venmo: @galfriday612 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.sub…
- AAA79 | BUSY | Importance of Language
It's Importance Of Language: BUSY time. I would looooove to know what you think! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love t…
- AAA78 | Diplomatically Bringing Up Mistakes in the Office
Esteemed Colleague Jamie has a question about being a person who notices things and says, "Hey!" The importance of language is cited. Would love to know what you think! Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.c…
- AAA77 | Compensation Expectations
Esteemed Colleague Pam wants to know about salary band research as she hunts for her next role. Blog post from Haseem Qureshi: 10 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Pa…
- AAA76 | Card Party East 2025 | Event Debrief
Esteemed Nephew Everett has a question about my line of work! 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: as…
- Intermission (See You Next Week)
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…
- AAA75 | Top 5 Travel Tips for Executive Assistants on the Go
Esteemed Colleague Charlotte needs travel tips! Today's episode is a high-level overview of travel tips. Let's dig deeper into the nitty gritty of travel this fall at my rescheduled #AdminProDay events. :) Join the newsletter if you're fee…
- AAA74 | Taking Time Off as an Executive Assistant
Esteemed Colleague Ava needs a vacation! Today's episode is a step-by-step breakdown of what it takes to get out of the office as an EA. Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com I always love to hear from yo…
- AAA73 | Working from Home with Pets
Esteemed Colleague Kathy asked for some tips when it comes to working from home with pets. My thoughts may (or may not) surprise you. :) Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com I always love to hear from yo…
- AAA72 | Celebrating Milestones at Work
Esteemed Colleague Meredith wrote in with a question about celebrating milestones at work. Let's discuss! I'm celebrating a milestone at work today with my exec - his new book pubilshes today! You can find out more at leanlearningbook.com…
- AAA71 | Should | Importance of Language Series
Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to the word SHOULD. 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…
- AAA70 | Clean Your (Virtual) Desktop | Roughly Quarterly
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 Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewrit…
- AAA69 | Scheduling with Third Parties
I'm baaaaack! Today, we're talking about scheduling with third parties. A bit of a rant, hope you can relate...or implement change in your organization. xo Jess I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslin…
- AAA68 | Speak Soon!
Esteemed Colleagues, hello! It's been too long...and it will be juuuuust a bit longer. I'm feeling much improved on the pneumonia and bronchitis front, but now I've lost my voice! Two of my favorite housemates step in to record in my stead…
- AAA67 | See You Next Week
Still riding high on the recovery train! While I am much improved since falling ill on April 14th, I have a long way to go. I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments,…
- AAA66 | AdminProDay 2025
Happy Administrative Professionals Day/Week to all who celebrate! At the time of recording, I am recovering from having pneumonia and bronchitis at the same time! The message up top is short and sweet, the episode that follows is evergreen…
- AAA65 | AI - Yay or Nay?
Esteemed Colleague Jen has questions about AI - do I use any, can I recommend any programs, and do I worry that AI is coming for my job as an EA? I'm hosting three sessions for Administrative Professionals Day 2025 - it would be an honor t…
- AAA64 | Scheduling the Right Amount of Time with Anyone and Everyone
Esteemed Colleague Nat writes in with a question about scheduling the right amount of time with people who need time on their executive's calendar. I'm hosting three sessions for Administrative Professionals Day 2025 - it would be an honor…
- AAA63 | April Housekeeping
Welcome to April housekeeping! Ask An Assistant Episode 15: National Volunteer Week Administrative Professionals Day happenings: Jeremy Burrows // IAAP (no H!) // Admin Pro Day Let me know how you're cultivating/maintaining community, whet…
- #AdminProDay Announcement
adminproday.com adminproday.com adminproday.com See you there! xo Jess
- AAA62 | Responsive vs Reactive | Importance of Language Series
Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to considering ourselves to be responsive vs reactive! I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions,…
- AAA61 | My Favorite Scheduling Tool
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague, Kate. They have a question about scheduling tools, and I Have Thoughts. Listen in and let me know what you use! I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslind…
- AAA60 | Job Hunting Tips
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague, Rae. They have a question about job hunting, and I share my thoughts on the matter. I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your c…
- AAA59 | Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Work Arrangements
Today's question comes from Esteemed Colleague Caitlyn. Welcome, listeners from the Leader Assistant Podcast! I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, th…
- AAA58 | March 2025 Housekeeping
I'm coming to your ears with a few housekeeping items for March 2025! Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7th, 2025. You can listen to last year's episode here , and know that the advice is evergreen. It's time change o'clock in a d…
- AAA57 | Tips for Remembering Names
Esteemed Colleague Brenda is asking for tips on remembering names in the office. Spoiler alert - like so many things in life, it's a practice! Dunbar's Number I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindg…
- AAA56 | Clean Your (Physical) Desktop | Roughly Quarterly
It's Roughly Quarterly time! Here is a refresher on the projects we tackled in 2024: Q1, Template Refresh, AAA 8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-8-roughly-quarterly-template-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000646201883 Q2, Seek and Dest…
- AAA55 | Dogs in the Office
Esteemed Colleague Vanessa wrote in to ask about whether they should allow dogs in the office. The answer is simple but nuanced. Let me know what you think! I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgre…