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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance. Knowledge is power.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Organized Admin with Julie Perrine

Office Dynamics

Assistants are not only keeping themselves on track; they’re also responsible for keeping their executive and teams on track as well. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Travel Planning. Event/Meeting Planning. Filing – paper and digital. Project Management.

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Becoming better organized

Laughing all the Way to Work

Once I have done all that, I can then feel confident and prepared -- because I am! It should get easier though -- or should I say, when it is better organized, you will be more prepared and therefore more confident that you have not missed anything. My definition of a successful event is when it goes smoothly without a hitch.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. The best situation is if you work together as a team, but how can you get there? I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. It is wise to take a moment and evaluate the situation.