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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

Success

Creatives are speaking up, scrutinizing the connotation of the word, and thinking critically about art vs. content, after the famed Love Actually star pushed back on the term at the Royal Television Society conference in September. I remember the first time my manager at a new job referred to everything I did as ‘content,’ and I hated it.

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Revelations from the Revolution at the Conference for Administrative Excellence

Office Dynamics

Just over a week ago, I had the honor of attending the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. That’s one of the reasons I always jump at the opportunity to attend Conference. Joan taught us to be assertive and persistent, even in the face of naysayers. When it comes to conferences, I’ve attended many.

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

Office Dynamics

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. Business Management Daily had a daily free download or gift.

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

Office Dynamics

We’re thrilled that Daren will also be a keynote speaker at the Office Dynamics 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence in October! Strategic Thinker: use their gifts to further the company and its initiatives. See Daren live in Las Vegas at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant.

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

If it is a situation that requires urgent attention, be assertive and ask for help and apologize for any inconvenience. One thing I have found that goes a long way are personal handwritten thank you notes and Starbucks gift cards. I sent her a personal note and a gift card to say thank you. She totally saved my skin.

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It’s Healthy to Have High Self-Esteem

Office Dynamics

And after speaking to women in workshops, seminars and at my conferences for 25 years, I know this is one area we need to work on. But you have your own great gifts inside you. But if someone belittles them or their work, they tend to have low self-esteem. I especially find this an interesting topic with women.

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4 Ways To Get Noticed At Work

Office Dynamics

Be sure to let your talents and gifts shine. Didn’t get a chance to register for the 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence? The administrative profession has come a long way since 1997 and assistants are more visible than ever. But don’t rest on your laurels if you are in the administrative profession.

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