Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

I attend educational events, read and am exposed to a variety of talented, smart subject matter experts but it is up to me to make changes. I watch everything they do, listen to what they say, learn their processes, absorb their environment and dynamics and, basically, get inside their heads. If this is you, it’s time to wake up!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

Start learning Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner controls the objectives and means of learning. It is a continuous process, often informal, and an important factor in lifelong learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to improve their work performance. Research on-line.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Three of my favourites: 6 – Learn to say “No”. I think that (1) make a daily plan and (6) learn to say “No&# are two that stand out. Planning really enables focus, and saying “No&# frees up time to actually do what was planned. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Or defer it to a later period.

Management 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

However, I can’t imagine any discipline where one would be expected to ignored the foundation that has been laid by others as part of their own learning. The Quotations page ( pop-up alert ) – The oldest quotation site on the Web, with more than 25,200 quotations from over 3,000 authors. And sometimes that’s probably true.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day. Shut up : Listen more than you speak. Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time.

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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. I’m not saying that you should be selfish and never help anybody out.

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Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

D – Don’t give up and don’t give in. Thomas Edison failed once, twice, more than thrice before he came up with his invention and perfected the incandescent light bulb. Learn as if you’ll live forever. L – Learn to love your self. People should learn the horse attitude and horse sense. Dance as if nobody’s watching.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 26, 2010

Suck it up. Learn from the example of others. It can be as simple as going to a new restaurant for supper, but more likely to be as terrifying as taking up sky-diving. Follow these four steps and pretty soon you’ll unleash your creative thinking and making others sit up and take notice. Don’t be a replica.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Under the strengths’ heading, list: Mental strengths Physical strengths Interpersonal Skills Character traits Categories of knowledge Learned skills Now, under each of the successes’ find three of each type of strength that you used or developed in achieving each success. Find ways to express yourself through your strengths.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  Keep reading to learn the story.   When he came up from the basement (his "Man Town" so to speak) I knew something was not right.    I chose to stay up and watch my husband sleep.  In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way. 

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 23, 2010

They conjure up all kinds of nightmare scenarios as a result of their stage fright : What if I freeze? Like any skill, delivery must be learned. Now comes the difficult part, standing in front of a room full of people and giving the speech. Some people would prefer to dive over a cliff than make a speech.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps. Learn to forgive. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky , of the University of California, has conducted considerable research in the area of personal satisfaction. The following eight points summarize her findings.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 7, 2010

Come up with an argument that is reasonable. Learn Public Speaking Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Make sure you have a clear purpose in mind so that the audience will respond in the way you want them to. Search for other sources of information.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Comments Hey Ian, I’m definately linking this up at blogs4God.com for geek reasons … but also I have to comment I found this article a bit amusing in that many of the techniques mentioned I had already learned … while training/studying for an opera singing career.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

The intellectual – learning and knowledge growth and management. We have to learn how to treat every moment we have on this Earth as a precious commodity. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. The social – developing personal relationships and actively contributing to society. Be it to people or tools.

Management 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

We expend energy rushing through the day trying to keep up with ourselves. Learn to say no. Look for ways to free-up time. A few minutes saved here and there can add up to a significant portion of time. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

Management 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Most of us, at some level, get caught up in the cycle of wanting more. To keep our lives in balance, we need to learn to be content with what we have. When did you start noticing all the newer cars for sale at about the same price you paid for your clunker. The glow wears off and discontent sets in. How does that happen?

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Ergonomics Health 2010 Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 23, 2010

The lessons learned there, and built upon over time, have proved to be the most useful of my school days. In each grade, every student was expected to give at least one speech to the class over the course of the year. In addition, the school held an annual public speaking competition.

2010 100

2010 Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

April 2008;$19.95US/$21.99CAN; 978-0-470-25746-3 Copyright © 2008 Steven S. Little What I’ve come to learn is that growth leaders are distinctive not only in their actions, but also in their attributes. Most managers simply get up and do what they want to do. Growth leaders get up and do what needs to be done.)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

.)  To make it even better, for a strictly limited time, Michael will give you a free Bonus video – along with other gifts and prizes valued at $1800 – when you order this ground-breaking new book. P.S. Remember, the bonus gifts are yours only when you reserve your copy before the cut-off. To your success! The fact is.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. No, its not e-cards (I am not a fan of e-cards as one more e-mail cluttering up my Inbox is not a welcome thing), but these are actual hard copy cards that you can customize and send out with your own special message.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 25, 2010

Do you speak up when you have something to say, or do you hesitate and not say anything? Adapt Your Style to Your Audience : Prepare beforehand and learn what the audience wants to hear or not hear, and how to adapt your style so your message and how you say it connects with them.

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Health 2010 Skills 100

Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 2, 2009

Perhaps you lack the tools or know-how for working on your vehicle or plumbing, but anyone can learn to darn a sock. And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004.

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Clothes 2004 2009 AT&T 100

Men With Pens

JUNE 10, 2012

It’s how you show up at your imperfect best. Today, you’re at the point where you’ve learned the most you’ve ever learned. And there’s so much more out there for you to know, learn, do, achieve and be. It’s how you try something for the very first time. It’s how you put something on the line. Leave a Comment!

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In 2015, two geographers noticed solar panels popping up on houses in their small US state of Connecticut. But once an early adopter made their choice, the geographers found, a cluster would spring up around them. Together, our actions add up; it’s not just us alone anymore. Would they be in richer homes? What’s “efficacy”?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This post started with a direct message on Twitter from a fellow organizer (who shall remain nameless) that told me that she felt everyone that shared quotes on Twitter was "cluttering up the place."    So, then I asked QUESTION: What do YOU think clutters up Twitter/Facebook?   Hmmm. 

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

If it is not, learn to accept it rather than experience the frustration comes from trying to change it. Keep a Journal – Instead bottling up your feelings and thoughts express them in a journal, which will provide a sense of relief and could serve as the first step in a more problem-solving process to resolving underlying issues.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out. They came up with some great ideas. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 17, 2010

Whether it’s 20 pounds you need to lose, a presentation that has to be made or a skill you need to learn, overcoming “I don’t feel like doing it” is being motivated. Something more important than your comfort and feelings drive you to care for a child. That drive is motivation. rpggm.com) Six Self Motivation Tips To Give Yourself A Boost!

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2007 Health Goals Ergonomics 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  She and I were on the phone catching up and she asked me if I would do a Twitterview with her.  I then learned that a Twitterview was an interview that was conducted on Twitter using a hashtag (we used #BizProd) to aggregate all of the comments together in one spot where people could follow the conversation.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Today, I’m giving up my Monday spot in honour of Laura Vanderkem, the author of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. This missive exists to inform friends and family of what your household has been up to, but unfortunately, this genre is known for its tedium. Think of it as an early Christmas gift – to yourself.

Holidays 40

Holidays 2006 Equipment Gifts 40

Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. Or still struggling how to handle your e-mails and you’ve long given up on the reality of “inbox zero&# ? Misc Gift Ideas.

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Gifts AT&T Holidays Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 February, 2009 Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me Depending on where you work and the work culture, it can determine what you are called at the office. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. 411 Look Up 411.ca Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2011

Just hand it to them as a gift, out of the goodness of your heart. You’re allowing them to learn what they need to learn and grow as they need to grow and take all the hard knocks until they get so fed up that they’re primed to make a change. You also learn a very important lesson: Your help is valuable.

AT&T 40

AT&T Goals 2006 Gifts 40

Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2012

Here’s another cold, hard truth: the average guest post isn’t a gift. I see them end up on all sorts of blogs, blogs with quality reputations and big readerships. Have we all given up on good, solid, well-written posts in favour of just having something to fill up Tuesday’s empty slot? It stuns me.

AT&T 40

AT&T 2006 2011 Gifts 40

Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

Even though it’s not a paid publishing credit, getting an article on one of the top blogs is still impressive and can give you a leg up when trying to land a new client. Learn to identify and capitalize on your individual strengths and gifts. Infuse your own personality and style of expression in your work.

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