Ask An Assistant with Jess Lindgren

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! Jes...

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 As...

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 fee...

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...

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 fan...

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 Bl...

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: ...

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 H...

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 l...

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...

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 f...

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 yo...

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 fan...

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.co...

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 Joi...

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 a...

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...

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 Circ...

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...

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 Str...

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 School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school Venmo:  @galfriday612   Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214   Join the newsletter if you're fe...

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.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 m...

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.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:  jessl...

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 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 aweso...

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.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...