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Working Hard on the Right Things
Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle

Working Hard on the Right Things

As I hung my head in embarrassment, and he hung his head in shame, he gracefully thanked me for my time and paid me $20 for the effort (from his own pocket since the head editor refused all payment for my work). I was devastated, and it caused me to question how this contract went horribly wrong. How did both a competent middle man editor and an experienced content writer miss the mark so badly?

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Welcome to AK Lean Virtual Assistance!
Megan Sawtelle Megan Sawtelle

Welcome to AK Lean Virtual Assistance!

This blog will become the landing point for many topics. You can expect tips for administrative professionals and virtual assistants, as well as explanations and insight into Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies, and how to apply them in a business setting. To lighten the blog, there will also be occasional work-life balance posts showcasing how to work from home successfully - and the sometimes humorous fails that happen when you work from home with children.

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