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7 Qualities of the Most Charming People

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Perhaps you slump your shoulders, or maybe you square them assertively. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. It’s your silent message. Maybe you look them right in the eye, or maybe you stare at your shoes when you talk. You might smile naturally, or maybe you keep a straight face.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotionally intelligent people are unwilling to be bogged down unnecessarily by others’ mistakes, so they let them go quickly and are assertive in protecting themselves from future harm.

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How to Make Money from a Blog

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Unfortunately, asserting your own expertise can only get you so far. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated. To do this, you’ll have to carefully select topics that fit in your target niche and explore them in great detail, showcasing your thorough understanding of the subject matter. Borrow from others’ authority.

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Skills required to be a good minute taker

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Assertiveness. Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016. More than anybody else in the meeting a minute taker needs to be listening 100 percent of the time (no falling asleep here!).

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Living Your BIG & Bold Life [Upcoming Event]

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May 7, 2015. Announcement: Our next free webinar in our celebration series is open for registration. Living Your BIG & Bold Life with Joan Burge. 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Register Now, It’s a free event! Working women hold a unique position in our society. We juggle family, business demands, and social lives.

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Thank you for joining our Admin Blog-a-thon, what’s next?

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Here’s a recap of the great content that was discussed this month: 10 Steps to Supporting Multiple Managers (4/1/2015). Qualities Of A Great Assistant (4/2/2015). Recovering From Mistakes At Work (4/3/2015). Tips to Spring Cleaning At Work (4/6/2015). Make Learning Fun For Your Admin Team (4/8/2015).

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Put A Lid On It: Venting Is Bad For You

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Courtney will be speaking at the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. She is the author of “The Giving Prescription,” a two-time cancer survivor, brain aneurysm survivor, keynote speaker, and founder of a nonprofit. www.CourtneyLClark.com.