Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. This is not smart.

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Calendars 2018 Negotiating Skills 223

Success

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. These are skills we can transport to all other aspects. I always try to have something that I’m looking forward to for that push.”

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Calendars 2018 Goals 2015 325

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Watch Joan present the top 12 during her Facebook Friday video, 12/7/2018). My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Takes networking skills very seriously, encouraging teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization.

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Assertiveness 2018 Calendars Confidence 180

On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

While your hard skills may be just fine (Ruby on Rails is a breeze for you), others may see you as, ahem, less than friendly. So, find a calendar of a boss's favorite baseball team and offer it to him so he can feel cheered in 2018 every time he looks at it.

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Holidays Gifts 2018 Calendars 125

Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

No company just lopped a day off their calendar. Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018. Instead, they had to meaningfully redesign how they worked. Companies aren’t losing out on their bottom line, and they have happier, healthier and better workers.

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Carbon Footprint 2020 Salary 2019 145

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. MAIL LOG: Keep a log of mail that comes in and goes out. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

By 2018, a fifth generation, the Millennial, will enter the work force. Demonstrate your leadership skills. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. These are fundamentals, critical foundational skills needed to fully mature your career. Bridge the gap with each other. What’s in a name?

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