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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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Celebrity gossip. They’re internal before they’re external. How to put distractions in their place. How can we respond when distractions have become our masters rather than our servants? The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment. Flash sale—take advantage now! Photo by @ProjectP /Twenty20.

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How to Positively Slay Your Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

I have been speaking on how to slay your ‘Office Dragons’ for 25 years now. Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Here are suggestions on how to face dragons professionally. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers.

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Why People Gossip At The Office

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Why People Gossip At The Office By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity D o you gossip at the office? Do you get sucked into the gossip of others? Gossip has never been a positive matter. Send me your comments!

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Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally?

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By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 07, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you have trouble figuring out how to call a client or even a colleague in another country? Is there a fee of any sort that goes with the international fax? Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally?

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Fighting Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

I have been speaking about office dragons for years and how to professionally deal with the dragons. How to professionally deal with your dragons. Co-workers can appear to be dragons when they: gossip. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. For many people, work is like a dragon.

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How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers

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Home About Me Advertise How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that some of your co-workers can be extremely annoying, rude or just plain inconsiderate? Anyhow, I could go on but Im sure you get the point.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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