It seems like every week there’s some new project management software introduced. Some of them are great and can really help you to get a…
4 Jan 2020
Dress For The Job
Finding the right clothes to wear can feel daunting. As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Knowing…
2 Jan 2020
Becoming A Trusted Partner
The skillset required to grab a cup of coffee, pick up dry cleaning, and unstick the copier (AGAIN!) isn’t particularly nuanced. But as I’ve said…
1 Jan 2020
How To Find Your Focus
The phenomenon of focus is something that has captivated some of the best minds in our society. It’s a resource that social media and advertising…
28 Dec 2019
How To Lead Without Authority
When your title isn’t powerful, cultivating leadership skills might seem like you’re suffering from delusions of grandeur. Leadership might be the furthest thing on your…
23 Dec 2019
Closing Out The Calendar
As assistants, we sometimes work more than anyone else in our organizations – at least more than anyone else sees. We do our work in…
17 Dec 2019
Start With Why
Hi, I’m Ebony, an Executive Assistant working with CEOs in Silicon Valley. Like many of you, I sort of stumbled into this role. Somewhere between…
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I’m Ebony, I’ve been an Executive Assistant in San Francisco and Los Angeles for over 10 years. I’ve had the unique opportunity of supporting the CEO of Sephora, a globally loved cosmetics brand, working for Founder & CEOs in the tech space, including Twitch (an Amazon company), and currently working on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency. I’m passionate about innovative learning and growth centered development. The A List is a labour of love to share practical wisdom and tips on the trickiest parts of #LifeInAssistantLand
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