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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. Be a good listener.

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Do you know what you are doing?

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? What used to scare me, has now become something I can do.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. The same can be said for employees.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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!

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

BioTeams

JUNE 14, 2010

news) on your topic with some informed commentary (otherwise you add little value) so that your readers can be confident that you will keep them up to date on breaking news. Create videos from Powerpoints (or Apple Keynote). You can also narrate over a presentation within powerpoint quite easily. Sign-poster.

Social Media 40

Social Media Google Docs PowerPoint Elance 40