Jess Lindgren

Jess Lindgren, an experienced administrative professional and host of the Ask An Assistant podcast, dives into the essential traits for hiring a great assistant. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence over outdated tests and offers strategies to streamline the hiring process. Jess shares insights on building a successful assistant-executive relationship, including the do's and don'ts for fostering mutual respect. She also highlights unconventional sources for finding top talent, like leveraging your network and community.

Jess Lindgren, an incredible executive assistant, and the host reflect on their 10-year partnership and discuss the benefits of working with an executive assistant and building a community. They also highlight the importance of the assistant's role in the success of the business and provide insights into their expanding responsibilities. Additionally, they emphasize the significance of showing support and appreciation for administrative professionals.

Learn the essential steps for onboarding a new hire, including setting up company culture and protecting against scammers. Explore virtual onboarding best practices for remote work environments. Discover strategies for building a positive work relationship and team culture, emphasizing appreciation and professional development.