August, 2014

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BLOG – LIVING ORDER: On becoming a project leader

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post BLOG – LIVING ORDER: On becoming a project leader appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Earlier this year, the Consortium for Project Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, started a new blog. The “Living Order” blog focuses on sharing stories and lessons learned about the leadership role in project management. The first story posted in spring 2014 explains how the early 20th-century concept of “living order” is relevant to today’s project leaders.

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Happy Labor Day Weekend

Office Dynamics

'Office Dynamics International has made it easy for you to enjoy your Labor Day weekend and get the sales benefits that come along with the holiday. All of our Online Learning programs are available at 50% off through 9/1/14. Buy now , learn later! Use code: LABORDAY at checkout. This is the perfect time to consider your continued learning plan for the remainder of the year!

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Solopreneurs, Stop Being a Horrible Boss

Tips From T. Marie

'One of my contemporaries wrote a nice post about the benefits of taking time off from work this Labor Day weekend. In the title, she asks if the reader will be laboring through the U.S. holiday. On her Google+ post, the first commenter mentions it will be just another work day for them. It didn’t surprise me. As a solopreneur myself I know we can be horrible bosses to work for.

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My personal message…

Step It Up VA Coaching

'Exciting changes are happening! I’ve been sharing that the word/theme for 2014 that intuitively came to me is “Change” Yet I haven’t been quite able to articulate why exactly or what was going to change. But I did know that 2014, and beyond, would be a time of change. And I did know that something has been missing for me and my business.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Your online reputation

Practically Perfect PA

'Employers are more aware of your online presence than ever. So, wherever you are in your career, and whatever career you’re in, your online reputation is vital to your future. This guide provides advice on making your online self just as professional, impressive and sophisticated as you are. Google yourself. The first step is an obvious one: have a look at what everyone else can see.

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It's Not Just Cloud Price Wars Driving Usage

Small Business Labs

'The cloud storage price wars being waged by Google, Amazon, Microsoft have been getting a lot of press this summer.   As the chart below from TechCrunch's Cloud Storage is Eating the World Alive shows, since March of this year the cost per gigabyte of cloud storage has fallen by more than 50%. As the article points out, the current price is not far from $0.   But the price declines are not just limited to storage.

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Here’s 5 Simple Strategies to Manage Your Business

Office Organization Success

'It’s been a BIG week here; the younger two headed back to school on Monday, and my husband & I drove our oldest up to Toledo to move him into college there—some of you have already seen the pictures on Facebook. Also this week I had great calls with two of my clients that involved: Creating a strategy for moving her current list from Aweber to Premium Web Cart, and eventually integrating a membership site through WishList Member.

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How to Create Reserves

Virtual Moxie

'Reserves : Having more than you need in a variety of areas, like love, time, space, money, community, and wellness. I first learned about reserves when I was a coaching student at Coach U. At that time, there were about ten areas that had been recognized as those in which people needed to have reserves. Over the years, I''ve come to believe that we need reserves in many more areas than those ten; in my view, any aspect of life where you can run out of something is an area in which a reserve oug

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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Step Up to a New Level of Success

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. Life is short. And our time here is precious. So why waste time dreaming about the things you want to do and the places you want to go? Stop dreaming. Stop thinking in terms of “someday” and instead, start thinking in terms of “now.” And I mean this for your life and for your business. In terms of your business, the “someday” may include things like doing only the work you love, working only with your ideal clients, enjoying financial freedom, and whatever else defines succe

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Crying at work

Practically Perfect PA

'Okay, hands up if you have ever cried at work? Now unfortunately I can’t see if you have actually raised your hand but I can imagine that at some point in your career you might have shed a tear or two. If I could see you I would turn that raised hand into a high five and maybe give you a hug. I’ve cried at work, I’ve actually cried a few times at work if I’m honest.

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Boost Your Business with a Bespoke Veranda

The Small Business Blog

'As summer draws to a close, many businesses are tightening their belts in anticipation of lower profits this autumn. The end of summer marks a decline in revenue for businesses for a number of reasons: people are put off by wet, cold weather; parents go out less as they have no children to occupy and… Read the full article here: Boost Your Business with a Bespoke Veranda on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Y-Combinator Goes Freelance

Small Business Labs

'Last week was Demo Day for Y-Combinator's summer batch of startups.   For those not familar with Y-Combinator , it's the most successful startup accelerator in the U.S. According to their website, since 2005 over 700 startups have gone through their program and today these firms have a combined market valuation of over $30 billion. Well known grads include Dropbox, Airbnb and Reddit.

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Get Better Results by Taking Handwritten Notes

On The Job

'The next time you go to a meeting, you might want to consider leaving your iPad behind and instead taking along a pad and pen. That’s because a new study shows what many of us have suspected for some time: That we’re better able to retain and understand information if we write it longhand instead of using a laptop or other device to take notes. In three studies by Pam A.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Scholarship for Administrative Assistant Conference Awarded

Office Dynamics

'Scholarship Winners Announced! The following scholarships have been awarded for the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Red Rock Resort on September 30 – October 3, 2014. For more information about this event please visit www.OfficeDynamicsConference.com. . Full Scholarship Awarded to Rachelle McMillan.

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Natural Organizing

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2011-05-03 13:55:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter You aren’t a cookie cut from a generic mold (even though you’re sweet). You deserve more than a cookie cutter approach to organizing. Methods you’ve read about in books may partially work, or not work at all. Or they’ll work for awhile but then something happens to make them stop working.

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Del Frisco’s, Boston

Practically Perfect PA

'There are breathtaking countries and then there is America. There are incredible cities and then there is Boston. There are amazing Stakehouses and then there is Del Frisco’s. This is a five star, “Double Eagle”, 1lb slice of cake type of restaurant. It is simply the best dining experience I’ve ever enjoyed. Entering Del Frisco’s the first thing that feasts are your eyes.

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Infographic: Training Methods

The Small Business Blog

'The world of training is undergoing a rapid change. Last year US businesses spent $55 billion on training. This might seem like a very large amount, but when you consider that in 2012 it was $164.2 billion then you can see evidence of a massive decline. But the overall amount of training taking place is… Read the full article here: Infographic: Training Methods on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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The Rise of Digital Nomads

Small Business Labs

'Yahoo Travel's The New Digital Nomads - Run Your Business From Anywhere in the World covers the growing trend towards people professionals who are choosing a location-independent lifestyle that allows them to travel and work anywhere in the world. The Internet and a growing array of telework and online collaboration tools are the key enablers of the digital nomad lifestyle.   As long as they can find a decent Internet connection, laptop carrying nomads can work pretty much anywh

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12 Tips to Improve Your Stage Presence

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post 12 Tips to Improve Your Stage Presence appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. When speaking in front of an audience , these tips will help you communicate more effectively on stage: Consciously lift your eyebrows. It will immediately brighten your face. Smile. A lot. Channel your nervousness into your diaphragm. Relax your neck, and your shoulders, and breathe slowly and deeply using your diaphragm.

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BIG Actions Will Move You Forward

Office Dynamics

'It’s back to school time! Our team had a great morning sending their little ones off to school. It’s the first day of the new school year here in Las Vegas and I’m sure many of you are experiencing similar schedule changes as summer is winding down and the office is gearing up for year end. We also welcomed a new Star Achievement Series Level II class to our office this week to complete their training.

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How to Salvage a Bad Job Interview

On The Job

'There''s no better feeling than coming out of a job interview and feeling like you nailed it. You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. On the other hand, there is no worse feeling than knowing that you messed up -- that somewhere in the interview you really bombed and possibly blew your chances of getting a job you really want.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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The Nadler Soho, London

Practically Perfect PA

'The Nadler Soho is located just off Soho Square which is pretty much in the centre of London’s West End with its theatres, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. I am telling you about the location first because it really is the best thing about The Nadler. Around these parts hotels are pretty expensive (sometimes unreasonably so) but The Nadler is what you would call a hidden gem.

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My Experience as a Woman in WordPress

Tips From T. Marie

'At a time when some women web designers are battling abuse by our male counterparts, I consider myself truly lucky that I personally haven’t dealt with it. Perhaps it’s because my name isn’t widely known or that I haven’t yet attended a large conference. Or maybe, just maybe it’s because I began building WordPress websites strictly with the Headway theme years ago.

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Team Management 2.0 – Now That You Have Them What Do You Do?

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. I’ve talked many times about what it takes to create a strong team for your business. It takes the right people with the right personalities who offer the best skills in the best positions. But building a great team isn’t simply a matter of bringing the right people together. Once you have those people in place, you have to work hard to meld those individuals into a cohesive, complementary unit with one common goal—to provide the best possible service to your cli

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Encore Career Study Findings - More Encore Small Businesses

Small Business Labs

'Encore.org is an organization focused on encore careers, which they define as "post-midlife work or pro bono service to meet community needs" Their tag line is "second acts for the greater good"   They go on to say that encore careers combine personal fulfillment, social impact and continued income, enabling people to put their passion to work for the greater good.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha