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Extenders:The new term for the gatekeepers of the office

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Helping a colleague accomplish a goal and complete a task. Performing job tasks that are not in your current job description. Extending knowledge base. Using internal and external resources to find solutions. Extending a hand. Many of you have already been acting as extenders and didn't realize it.

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A New Resolution for the New Year

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New Year’s resolutions should be regarded as goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions. If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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What Are You Thankful For?

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The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

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Motivation to be Motivated

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Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. List short/long term goals When we have a clear outline of how our goals are reached we perform better. By frequently referencing your mission statement you will become enlightened and inspired to complete your stated goals.

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10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson

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Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. Completing the steps to reach goals gets you to the reward. We need to set short and long term goals in order to complete our goals. Now that you have reached your goal, what do you do now? Success can be measured in many different ways. Plan for the next.

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You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be

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It is important to accept feedback and reiterate the team’s mission and goals. Develop a plan and set goals. Setting attainable goals for the team lets each member know the objectives and what is to be expected. Some members are not open to change. Discuss suggestions and decisions with the team as a whole. Do what works!

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You may work for someone, but you are your own boss Everyday.

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The table below gives you a perspective comparison of job responsibilities between a supervisor and YOU: Supervisor Duties to the Company Your Duties to Yourself Offer constructive criticism that is designed to help us grow professionally Offer constructive criticism that is designed to help us grow professionally and personally Allocate tasks and (..)

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