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From the Archives: The Power of Reading

Success

Many of the world’s most eminent people acquired an excellent education mainly by reading. Franklin, the printer’s devil, by self-effort, self-discipline and self-schooling, educated himself so well that the extent of his knowledge surprised the haughty English lords and the incredulous French scientists and authors.

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Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants

Office Dynamics

Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Be stagnant in your growth or education. Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Be stagnant in your growth or education. Here is Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants: Naughty. Not adequately preparing your executive for a trip. Take on too much work. Multi-task.

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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

Office Dynamics

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. If your administrative team is experiencing drama, consider sharing these techniques in an educational setting. Remember that you’re all in this together. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.”

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How to Help Your Boss See You as a Rising Star

On The Job

Just because you show up on time, meet all your deadlines and don't gossip, well, that's not enough to get a bigger paycheck or title. Instead of a vacation this year to Tahiti, use that money to invest in yourself and your future by earning a new certification or more education that is valued by your company.

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Fighting Co-Worker Dragons (2 of 3 part series)

Office Dynamics

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping. Educate the Dragon. When I teach my Star Achievement Series® classes, I ask participants, “What are some of the things co-workers do that make them “appear” to be dragons?” Convey a bad mood at the office. Bring personal problems to the office. Aren’t a team player.

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How to Positively Slay Your Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. Educate the Dragon. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office. bring personal problems to the office. Avoid complaining.

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8 Ways to Improve Your Attitude

Ian's Messy Desk

I know people who blame their lack of success on a lack of education. I know educated people who blame their lack of success on circumstances. Regardless of the personal resources you have-education, skills, money, etc.-if No matter how you define success, a proper attitude plays a key role in reaching that success.

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