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! 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

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.

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

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.

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

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.  

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

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

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

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