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Extenders:The new term for the gatekeepers of the office

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Extending skills. Helping a colleague accomplish a goal and complete a task. So, what exactly does an extender do differently from the gatekeeper? 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.

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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. I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Lets grow together! Post your comment.

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Motivation to be Motivated

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 Motivation to be Motivated Motivation is an important skill that yields results. 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.

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10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson

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Similar to basketball players, we learn the strategies (skills) we need to complete the tasks and responsibilities that are entrusted to us by our employer. Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. Completing the steps to reach goals gets you to the reward. Now that you have reached your goal, what do you do now?

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You Can Be the Leader You Were Born to Be

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Here are 7 tips you can use when developing your leadership skills: 1. 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. Meet with your team immediately.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

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Approach the individual(s) in a manner that is appropriate to meet your objectives and goals. Second in developing the approach, practice active listening skills by clarifying and paraphrasing what you heard so that everyone is on the same page.

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