Remove 2009 Remove Confidence Remove Keyboards Remove Learning
article thumbnail

The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

Productivityist

The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e.

article thumbnail

Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. One thing Ive learned over the years is that an arsenal of compelling stories and anecdotes related to my career can be extremely useful.

article thumbnail

Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Lets enjoy our day together.© Did you do this?

article thumbnail

Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. I had a notepad and pen with me so continued the minutes by hand, but it was a lesson learned to check in the bottom right hand corner of my computer to see if I actually have power.

Agenda 100
article thumbnail

When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

article thumbnail

The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.