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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. Strengthen those left-brained skills As a writer, I’m all about storytelling, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. Instead] it’s because they’re high performing skilled employees, committed to the organization.” Training and support should be consistently and equitably offered.

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Take Your Seat … At The Executive Table

Office Dynamics

When we walk in to the conference room, there should be a seat reserved for us at the executive table! What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Virtual Engagement: learning how to be an effective virtual partner.

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Let the Teacher Teach

Office Dynamics

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you. Hello Monday Motivators!

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Let the Teacher Teach

Office Dynamics

You may be done with high school or college, but you have plenty of opportunities for learning through seminars, workshops, in-house training, and conferences. Seek mentors and teachers within your department and in your building. I bet you have an invisible bag of top-notch skills you carry with you. Hello Monday Motivators!

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. Joan Burge delivers her State of the Profession at the 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. Joan Burge delivers her State of the Profession at the 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”.