Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? You can find the story at the following link: [link] That certainly is dedication and remarkably they were a perfect match.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. In both of my situations, it would have been helpful if I had given my input.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. While waiting for the answer, you can go on to other tasks and bring this item forward another day to get it off your desk, but don’t let it go off your radar. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Your boss is not trying to sabotage you. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© Morgan Chase & Co. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 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

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JULY 16, 2010

If you don’t have e-mail folders, create some and sort messages as they are received. Be sure to include call-back windows if you leave a message so you won’t be interrupted while working on an important task. Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Although thingy will work in a crunch.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

The Director of my department says she sometimes feels as though she running a daycare, but sometimes people just can't "play nice" It's pretty basic stuff: share and co-operate, but sometime adults just forget, I suppose. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Be sure you are not part of the problem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (New

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

When I look at them however, I see someone who really knows their job and I know they could do it if only they would forget about what they can’t do and concentrate on what they can do. Don’t let self doubt take over. When someone asked me to speak or do something at work, I would say "Oh, I could never do that!"

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MARCH 21, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Ive been gaining weight lately and couldnt figure out why until I started to look at my new office habits. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking ab. Congratulations Tammy! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I hope you find it as useful as I did. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JULY 1, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we?

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JULY 9, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I also had a reception and dinner to attend that night at 6. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Make a decision to listen to and hear what your boss has to say. Regularly evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? You will notice on the side bar I have put a lot of the reading sites (My blog list etc.) 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. One person who uses this system all the time couldn't figure out why I didn't know that purple on her private appointment meant she was out of the office -- huh! Use that feature to set reminders (which everyone uses it for anyway). Another one I never use.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I followed their advice and saw both and I must agree they were a delight to visit. Quite remarkable. I can hardly wait.

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MAY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ▼ May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 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

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MARCH 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? We really are creatures of habit and I find if I just keep doing it the same way each time, it becomes easier to be prepared.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? So how am I going to be funny in December? Perhaps you can help. Do you have any funny office stories that you want to share?

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. And do we really have to change our work passwords every 60 days, and why can’t I use the same password I used a year ago? I kinda liked that one, but nope I can’t reuse the old password.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I also put them in order of the meetings so it made it even easier. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? One of the best kept secrets in Word 2007 is the Word Options button. Wow.this tip almost makes me want to upgrade to 2007 *laughs*.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. Managing your workload from home when you don’t have everything you need. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? In Word, choose Insert, Date and Time and then highlight the date format you like and press OK. Click Yes and then OK.

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MARCH 8, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 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 the next day!

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