Office Dynamics

MARCH 26, 2018

Here are three quick and highly effective linguistic tips you can start using today and learn how to be effective in the office. “Do” Communication experts agree that replacing “think/feel” with “believe” expresses even more assertiveness and self-confidence to management, colleagues, and clients: “ I believe you’re right.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Shake things up! One way to stand out is to shake things up in a good way. If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. I have identified 3 levels of learning. Look at work and situations in a different light.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Nobody readily puts up the hand to take minutes and those of us who do sometimes fear the job because of the expectation that is put on us to produce discussions accurately. Check out my post here for tips on how to listen for the message. Assertiveness. Learn as much as you can about the topic. Organisation.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

I’m going to give 9 of my top communication tips that help administrative assistants thrive in their business communications with their business partner (and others!). Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on 3/10/2015 (10 a.m.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Business today is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up or keep track! What are the new skills admired and soon to be required of administrative professionals: Digital Savvy: learning semi-tech and self-publishing skills. Data Analysis: learning how to collect, analyze and synthesizing information to create solutions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go. Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!) Pacific Time.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Tips for the Tourist in All of Us. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m.

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On The Job

AUGUST 16, 2007

Asking for Help in Times of Need,” Klaver writes: “The act of asking for help is not only an invitation, it is a declaration, an assertion that we are deserving of assistance. When we venture to ask for what we need, we learn quickly that we are not alone and that there are resources, friends, and partners available to help.

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Success

JANUARY 12, 2024

He runs the largest and most influential workplace social media platform, where he’s worked for nearly 15 years—and he’s learned a thing or two along the way about career building. Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn , recently shared his top tips in a “fireside” chat as a part of a free seminar for LinkedIn users. With the U.S.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Tips for the Tourist in All of Us. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips. Hotel Shuttles: You need to find out if that hotel shuttle has specific times airport pick-up times. laughing and showing no consideration that you have to get up at 6:00 a.m.

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My EA Career

APRIL 4, 2023

Five Ways To Step Into Your Value As A Service Provider As An Administrative Professional Here are a few tips to help you stay focused on being of service rather than subservient: Set Clear Boundaries: It’s important to establish clear boundaries with your colleagues and superiors.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering. Constant learning with gratitude is a state of mind. True story; happy next chapter!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Taught by Joan Burge , creator and master trainer of the Star Achievement Series® with more than 39 years of administrative expertise and learning and development. Pre-course work will be assigned to prepare the student thus engaging them in the learning process before they arrive. Benefits of attending this course.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

No matter how frustrated or discouraged you might feel, don’t give up. Are you ready to give up talking to your manager because he or she never listens to you? You need to work on your communications skills and being more assertive to gain attention. Are you learning a new software program? Don’t give up.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Here are several tips I’ve found to be effective to build self motivation: Use visual motivators : An inspirational quote or poster can keep you focused on a change you’re trying to make in your life. Keep positive friends : There are those that will support and build you up and those that will always try and tear you down.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

However, at 26, thanks to an awesome executive, I learned how a strategic partnership should work and I taught every executive after that how to work with me. Here are a few quick tips. For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Ask for challenging assignments.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

There are several tips for getting the most out of your next performance evaluation & reducing stress. If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Please share your performance evaluation and goal setting tips in the comments section.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization. I’ve been doing this for 28 years and I never grow weary of learning, experiencing, and coming home feeling rewarded! Speak up, or prepare a brief summary describing your idea. Save money. “A

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Learning Highlights: As an attendee, you will learn…. Simple tips to make those mundane but necessary tasks more interesting and engaging. Strategies for successfully managing up and getting your executive(s) to delegate more. How to manage up. How to tell if you’re productive or just busy.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2017

Here are a few tips: Look for ways to add value to the company. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. In today’s casual world, people are becoming quite slack in their writing, set up of emails, and attention to detail. This is no easy feat but you can do it.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Master the Fundamentals.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. I had to adapt and do it quickly to keep up with the fast pace and never-ending questions. For me, this new role has been an excellent learning experience.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Follow-up Items. If you recently attended a seminar or training session, share the ideas you learned with your executive. Explain how you intend to incorporate the ideas you learned and if and how your executive can participate in the change. Then defer to the Star Essentials tip below. (I Special Projects.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

It’s important to learn how and when to say no. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do. Use that time to catch up on work. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

There was actually a period of a couple of weeks where I was waking up at 630am every day to work out, sometimes twice a day - a pilates class and then walking 4-6 miles too. Prior to that, it was not surprising for me to be up until 3am or 4am and then to catch up on sleep all weekend by sleeping in until 2pm or later.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

In order to be successful office professionals, we have to live up to that code of conduct. I will communicate effectively and assertively so that there is a clear understanding of what is required and requested. I will take ownership of my mistakes and learn from them as well as others I will be proactive rather than reactive.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Under that umbrella, we addressed topics such as self-management vs. stress management, learning specific difficult people types and how to handle each of them, the benefits of conflict and much more. Of course, we had plenty to talk about and one tip an attendee mentioned was, “setting healthy boundaries.”

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Denise Aday

MAY 18, 2010

Polish, improve and learn new tools to keep growing. Assertiveness (not aggressiveness) Model when dealing with challenging people. Assertive behavior allows us to stand up for our rights, while still valuing the rights of others. Tips for being assertive: Acknowledge or confirm the want, need, issue or conflict.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. We ended up having 120 assistants from 20 states attend our full day program, Building a Star Partnership, in Chicago at Shure Incorporated. Here is a checklist for you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Improve Your Self-Image and Youll Improve Your Personal Productivity Power | Main | Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You.   If unmanaged, fear can sneak up on your when you least expect it, kick you when you’re already down, and drive your behavior down all the wrong roads. 

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

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. IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, February 1, 2010 6 Questions to Increase your Accountability Muscle Some days I feel like I can hardly keep up with all the public figures behaving badly. Do you always tell the truth?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

It goes up and down. Since the reality is our self-esteem does fluctuate, here are some tips to help you. Learn to love and accept yourself. Learn to be your own superstar! In honor of the month of love, I am going to offer some great info I wrote a few years ago with my BIG Life project.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 30, 2011

Assertive and demanding one day and then passive the next. Unwanted ADD/ADHD Tendencies Can Catch Up With You. Sign up today for Business Coach Marcia Hoeck and ADHD Coach Jacqueline Sinfield’s special interview with me, to hear  tips for working around your own demons. Sign up today: [link].   [link].

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

In the argument the boss brought up the job performance of the employee and how he wasnt showing productivity. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Learning how to diffuse a negative workplace situation can be difficult, but we need to start with ourselves. Truth Hurts. How will you deal with it?

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