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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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Affirmations lower stress and increase openness Our thoughts can work for us or against us. Positive self-affirmations, on the other hand, can combat negative thinking with encouraging realizations that nurture a growth mindset , decrease stress and expand openness. But how do they work, and what are some self-affirmations you can try?

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

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“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

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This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others. How can I help you accomplish your goals?”. Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” Often, they are just being themselves. Take Charge.

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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

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How can I help you accomplish your goals?”. #3 Use assertive communication techniques. Having an “attitude of taking charge” is not necessarily the same as the “skill of taking charge.” It starts with having the attitude, then developing certain skills. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation.

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

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Maybe this is a good time to reflect on goals you set early in the year that you have not yet achieved. If it is a worthy goal or mission, be persistent. You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. just keep telling yourself, “I will win no matter how long it takes.”.

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

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22 hours (per Level) of focused time with Joan Burge includes personal coaching, skill practice and evaluation during class, assessments, networking and sharing best practices with other high-caliber assistants, and high-energy learning activities. Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module). Star Achieving Techniques™ (Skill Module).

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Why Being An Executive Assistant Is A Rewarding Career

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I hear managers or Human Resource Professionals say it doesn’t take any special skill to be an administrative assistant. Stress reducer. Also, be sure to set goals for where you want to be in 3 years and 5 years. I hear it from both sides of the desk. These people are naïve, to say the least. Intuitive. A mind reader.