Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. Different people need different forms of flexibility at different points in their lives (i.e., Many companies offer their work-life balance policies to employees at all levels.

Policies 100

Policies Health 2010 Telecommuting 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

There are people that make getting ready to get things done an art form. I learned from my mother. I few years ago, when asked for my best productivity tip, I posted, use the system that works for you. They have the slickest looking DayTimers , the latest PDAs and the most powerful software, but they never put it to use.”

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Health Medical 2006 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 2, 2010

The successful protégé -mentor cycle requires that the protégé move on and the relationship either ends ortakes a different form. .� Be prepared for the relationship to end. Don’t: Don’t give up right away if your protégé initially resists your help. They may not recognize the value of what you have to offer.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Ergonomics Health Holidays 100

Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 16, 2010

These tips will show you how to recycle your stress into a positive form that will help you become a better presenter. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” The trick is to make the excess energy work for you.

Stress 100

Stress Ergonomics Health Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 12, 2010

When you acknowledge what’s important to others, you provide a form of affirmation and validation about who they are and what they’re doing. With some hope and luck, this can lead to positive action. But don’t be fake about it and don’t go overboard. Acknowledge what’s important to them.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Confidence 2010 Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 25, 2010

The sticky floors reflect key behaviors, assumptions and beliefs that can self-limit women’s potential and abillity to achieve their career goals.

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Health 2010 Skills 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 6, 2010

Stick to your plan – the following three points will always form a logical presentation: This is where I was, This is where I am now, This is how I got from there to here. For all the time you spend getting ready for a speech, things can still go horribly wrong, once you are on stage.

Skills 100

Skills 2008 Ergonomics Health 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

We’re currently reaching out to coaching oriented bloggers like you to form a content partnership, or a guest blogging partnership, where JTS Advisors writers can contribute a high quality guest blog post on an occasional basis.

2010 100

2010 AT&T Health Ergonomics 100

Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

My policies are spelled out in my contract, which clients must read and sign off on before we begin working together. For example, a prospective client who approached me via Twitter became irate at having to wait four days for a free phone consult and at having to fill out a questionnaire ahead of time. No permission required.

Social Media 40

Social Media Agencies Interviewing Phones 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. This reference could be in the form of 3 sentences on LinkedIn, a recommendation letter, or to get their personal email and cell phone number (in case they leave the company). Your Facebook should be private.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

I was having a conversation with Deb Ng of Freelance Writing Gigs on Twitter , and I smirked at her comment. It was free because it was idle; it wasn’t supposed to be the sort of business expertise that many companies would shell out good money for in the form of a consultant. Holiday Season Kicks Off – 2 Weeks in Review!

2009 40

2009 AT&T Retirement Twitter 40

Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

I overheard that on Twitter the other day, and it’s a statement I disagree with. He spends lots of time on Twitter and Facebook. We’ve seen deaths reported via Twitter that didn’t actually happen and lies seem to be more viral than truth. Everything on Twitter, Blogs, or elsewhere appears to be opinion.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Social Media Twitter 40

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

was that Kevin seems to believe in what he does as a form of expression. Chatty – As I mentioned to you on Twitter, there’s nothing that makes a person open up and shine more than talking about interests, passions, what we love. As Kevin mentioned, it’s a form of control. Pay per view. Which CDs to release.

2009 40

2009 AT&T Interviewing Copyright 40