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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

Office Dynamics

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.” Everyone needs to understand that, by working together, you’re all better off. When we speak about others behind their backs, we tend to speculate.

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Pros Reveal How to Become a Great Manager

On The Job

Unfortunately, many companies throw new supervisors into the management waters without a boat or even a life preserver. It’s little wonder that many new managers sink in such conditions. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Understand the company agenda. Ask for help. Set the tone.

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

She had an agenda and was going to let him have it. I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Hi, how are you?," she said sweetly.

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Are You A Valid Person?

Brilliantly Better

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. What’s funny about getting that job is that I never had any specific training for that. How does this work? Is it money?

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