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Sue Kramer Harrawood Peace of Mind Virtual Assistance Exceptional Subcontractors December 17, 2013 You CAN Be An Exceptional Team Member Peace of Mind Virtual Assistance

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Sue Kramer HarrawoodPeace of Mind Virtual Assistance Exceptional Subcontractors

December 17, 2013

You CAN Be An Exceptional Team Member

Peace of Mind Virtual Assistance

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Attitude – the choice is yours

Firm owners are looking for team members who are:

Friendly

Respectful

Open‐minded

Have great attitudes

Flexible

Can take constructive criticism and direction

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Keeping in touch with the team 

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Keeping in Touch | Do’s & Don’ts

– Do apprise firm owner of your availability

– Do not treat the firm owner as your buddy (They are a client)

– Do get to know your fellow team members

– Do not utilize only one method of communication.  Utilize the types team uses (Email, Skype, telephone, IM, etc.).  Be flexible! 

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Ethics, Accountability, Problem SolvingWork like someone is watchingClients must be able to trust you at all times Solve problems and think aheadVA colleagues refer you to other teams   Invoice honestly and on‐timeGo the extra mile regardless if you are paid to or notProvide solutions to the firm owner

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DISC ProfileHigh D —

DOMINANCE

INFLUENCE

STEADINESS

COMPLIANCE

ISC

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NATURAL AND ADAPTIVE STYLES COMPARISON

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DOMINANCE• DIRECT• FORCEFUL

OVERCOMES OPPOSITION

TO WIN!

Driven, Demanding, Determined

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DOMINANCEHigh D 

• Solve problems quickly and assertively – “Bottom line it for me”• Risk takers  ‐ not afraid to take charge• Too busy to be organized  • Have little patience and prefer conversations in sound bites• Seen as short and self‐absorbed

~~~ Short, sweet (Not so much!) and to the point~~~

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INFLUENCE

• SOCIABLE• LIVELY

Shape the environment through

persuasion.Fun, friendly, bright-shiny object people

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INFLUENCEHigh I

• Love to meet new people• Outgoing, gregarious, interactive and socially assertive• Can be impulsive• Bright shiny object people

~~~Fun, fun, fun!~~~ 

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STEADINESS• CALM• COOPERATIVE

Works within present conditions to

complete tasks. Dependable, patient, Family people, perfectionist

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STEADINESSHigh S 

• Prefer a controlled and predictable environment • Security of work and disciplined behavior are very important• Very loyal to their team or organization‐ great longevity• Excellent listeners ‐ VERY patient

~~~ Great coaches and teachers ~~~

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COMPLIANCE• PRIVATE• DETAILED

Focused on quality and accuracy

Analytical, detail oriented, budget minded

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COMPLIANCE

High C • Adheres to rules, standards, procedures, and protocol set by those in authority 

whom they respect. • Prefer things done the right way according to the operating manual. "Rules are 

made to be followed" is the motto for high C’s.• Highest quality control interests of all the styles AND wish others would be the 

same.~~~Accountants and Executive Assistant VA’s~~~

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Where to Find VA Firms

VA Networking 

IVAA 

Volunteer at VA organizations

LinkedIn groups and other social media

Exceptional Subcontractors 

CAVA

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Top VA Leaders’ Exceptional Team Members

What does it take to catch the eye of top VA leaders and be a treasured team member?  Take a listen…

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Learn How to Be Exceptional from Top VA Leaders…

Tried and tested techniques that work from: • Diana Ennen – The 411 on Team Communication• Donna Toothaker – Own It!  Accountability, Dependability and Problem Solving• Jeannine Clontz – Ethical Business Practices• Patty Benton – Balance and Time Management• Patty Dost – A Day in the Life of the VAs VA• Mike Harrawood – Customer Service and Follow Up• Sue Kramer Harrawood – DISC Profile – Let’s All Get Along

Bonuses:• Private FB group ‐ network with teachers (Who refer our students to clients) and students• Connections to teams looking for team members• What Clients Need document from Nina Feldman• Tip sheet (For your office wall) of what an exceptional team member looks like• Special pricing:

• Courses from Susan Mershon and Jama St. John• Coaching from Sue Kramer Harrawood 

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Thank You!

Sue Kramer HarrawoodPeace of Mind Virtual Assistance             Exceptional Subcontractors

[email protected]     |     www.vapeaceofmind.com