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What day is it again? Oh yea, Administrative Professionals Day

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For example, how many times have you caught a mistake before anyone else, especially the boss? How about the time you almost forgot to send the email without an attachment? Ke ep track of small victories as well as the big ones. A small victory is something that makes you feel good afterwards.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

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For example, files related to finances can be green (for obvious reasons, right?), Another suggestion is to color code the labels, same example, use green labels for finances. Find out what filing system works for you. I like to use the color coding system. It’s simple and effective.

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You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be

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For example, if a team member is not outspoken, but is proficient in computer software, they would a good person to organize documents. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Getting to know your team players is the most important factor to being a leader.

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The Charge: Your Emotions – The Cost: Your Job

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Just as you would not send an email when you are angry or upset, dont ask to meet with the individual until you have a clear, strategic plan of how you will approach the topic and express your thoughts. The best way to deal with this is to ask for specific examples and then seek solutions on how to improve.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

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For example, in the sales industry the Pareto Principle says that 80% of a company’s sales are due to 20% of the sales staff. This theory was created by Vilfredo Pareto an Italian economist who in 1906 noticed that 80% of the land was owned by 20% of the people.

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Elevate Your Elevator Speech

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 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood. I work for Crystal Palace a company that sells prime crystal products.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

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Below are examples of five tests you will encounter in your professional career, how will you score? For example, my supervisor is great at prioritizing, so I asked her about prioritizing skills. In the office, the expectation is to constantly exhibit decorum, tact, composure, and display knowledge of your skills.