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Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Maria Smith worked as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, and now she helps leaders, employees, and organizations understand the science and benefits of goal-setting. Growing up as the daughter of an immigrant parent, goal-setting has always been a way of life for Maria.

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The Role of Reason and Refinement in Productivity

Productivityist

Studies have shown that aligning work tasks with one’s internal clock can enhance cognitive function and productivity ( Foster & Kreitzman, 2004 ). Impact: This exercise, inspired by Ben Kirk’s focus on overcoming obstacles , helps clarify the purpose behind tasks, ensuring they align with larger goals. I’d love to hear from you.

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

Then think about how you would like a potential employer to drag up something you said on Facebook in 2004 and hold you accountable for it. I think that too many people send an email to a colleague about 10 feet away, or even on another floor, when they could simply walk over to the person and have a conversation.

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Canadians Caught in Time Crunch

Ian's Messy Desk

Despite an overall increase in volunteerism in Canada, the proportion volunteering for culture and recreation organizations dropped from 32% in 1997 to 22% in 2004. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Comments No comments yet.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

After I moved to Edinburgh in 2004, I’ve worked in a series of roles which have all involved executive support at senior level. To never doubt my ability and stay focused on my goals. I actually don’t have a laptop at home and conduct all my organising, social media and emailing through my iPhone. Location: Edinburgh.

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Five Ways to Respond to Social Media Challenges and Criticism

Andrea Kalli

Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? - Challenges were issues within registered guidelines and by established PR representatives.

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Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support?

Loosely Speaking

I’ve let her know what my specific goals are, and we work together to come up with ways to use social media to accomplish those goals. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. She also connects with other VAs to discuss new trends in social networking, and find out how they can benefit me. Loose Ends.