2018 Calendars Learning Networking 
Success
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Call it maturity or experience, but we start to listen more—internally and externally—and learn to course correct to stay consistent.
Clutter Coach
DECEMBER 21, 2017
As we remove the plastic wrappings from our new calendars and start neatly recording upcoming events and plans, we’re inspired to make 2018 the best year ever. Supervisors and managers in your organization are having the same thoughts—they want to make 2018 the best year ever, for themselves and their people. Look Back! ?
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Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). Very aware of organizational priorities.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
The point is, you will find people in a much more receptive mood during this celebration season, so why not see it as an opportunity to network? So, find a calendar of a boss's favorite baseball team and offer it to him so he can feel cheered in 2018 every time he looks at it.
Success
APRIL 23, 2024
A great mentor will be someone you can confide in and learn from, to help guide you in your life, your career and everything that falls in between. And if you do get on their calendar, don’t expect them to commit to future meetings where you’re looking to “pick their brain.” So reach out with an explicit purpose.
Allwork
MARCH 7, 2023
What you’ll learn How is the state of return to office varying across different cities? This was one of the things that concerned me most about the workplace in 2018 and 2019 is that we’ve been seeing desk utilization rates drop for a decade. This isn’t just your work network by the way.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2009
INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. I thought it would be helpful for those just entering the administrative field to know some of the things I have learned over the years.
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