Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. In this two-part series, I want to discuss some of the most important components of networking like a pro. Be a good listener. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 8, 2010

Not only does that have the potential for costing a business huge losses, but it is indicative of an agent who just wants to get off the phone or out of a situation without mediating or solving the problem logically and fairly. Companies like agents who believe in the company and their services. If I shop at Walmart for a pair of denim.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. (for It is wise to take a moment and evaluate the situation.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Their ability to immediately contact their legal department to help me set up the account correctly gave me the confidence I was not able to find at another financial institution earlier in the day. Their service quality and operational efficiency with improved data information services made my experience that much quicker.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try. Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Your new employer is not expecting you to know everything right away and it is in everyones best interest that you proceed cautiously at first until you know the ropes. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. He suggested four so I went with three for everyone and for some appetizers only two and it was more than enough.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. It puts you in the right frame of mind for what you are doing and then you can get down to business. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. What about your work space? (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. The same can be said for employees.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and it is true, you can tell a lot by someones eyes so if you are not looking at me I wonder what you dont want me to know about you. Other handshakes felt like they were trying to break mine. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Other Tasks: If you need to set yourself a Task further to a phone call request or just to set a reminder to do something at a future date, highlight the Tasks folder by clicking on it once and from your Outlook Toolbar press New and it will open a Task for you and you can then proceed as above to set your dates and reminders.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I fill it out from start to finish and each day check what needs to be done and where I am at. No surprises! Choose New. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I think part of the problem is that we've become so accustomed to texting and emailing and communicating through social media that we've lost a bit of our confidence when it comes to interacting with another person face-to-face. If so, you need to break the habit of hiding behind your keyboard or your phone.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

They can listen to phone calls. They’ve learned the ones that they want and they just want to answer the phones on a day–to–day basis. And you just have to be confident that what you’re doing is that, is the best. And it comes through in the phone call. So they have manageable team sizes. They know their employees well.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The customer base that basically I feel safe and confident in. Octopus etiquette, indeed. Should passengers be allowed to use cell phones in flight? Octopus Obedience Training—Better Than Ricky Gervais Reply Deneen Wilson ( @typingbug ) November 20, 2009 at 8:41 am This is so true. Nicole Brunet´s last blog.

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