Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. For example, my work can be categorized into these core groups: (1) writing (articles, my upcoming book) (2) coaching (3) workshop development (4) business development (5) administrative. Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Related articles by Zemanta Organizing Your Desk for Increased Productivity (organizedfamilies.com) Put Things in Their Place to Get Organized (ismckenzie.com) How Do You Keep Your Desk Clutter-free? Dust and polish - give your desktop a cleaning.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Related articles Body Language Tools for Leadership Look (socyberty.com) Comparing Nonverbal Communication in Different Cultures (brighthub.com) Related Posts: 5 Secrets to Mastering Successful Speech How to Communicate With Confidence Communication Resolutions for 2009 Communication Did you enjoy this post? Comments Hi Ian.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Keep the office door closed.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. When it isn’t, explain the impact changing your schedule carries for other assignments. Use that time to catch up on work.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Consider the suggestions outlined in this article, and if your brain power continues to falter, be sure to discuss the issue with your doctor. Stay organized.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

The signature automatically displays at the end of every message and typically contains contact information such as your full name, department, web page, and phone/fax numbers. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time; organize your errands into a single run; reply to e-mail; etc. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Save time by performing like tasks together.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Then, you’re back in the office after a long unplanned break: the message light on the phone is blinking; both your e-mail and hard-copy in-boxes are overflowing; last week’s next actions are now overdue; you staff and my manager all want a piece of you; and you just want to go home a crawl back into bed.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 21, 2010

If you want more information, let me know by posting a comment to this article. I even look forward to the different holiday themes that the word ‘Google’ will have on the search engine page. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Google Maps – Go anywhere in the world from your office! I saw my house!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them." My purpose in posting this article is to bring this topic up for anyone who is strugging with this problem or knows of someone who is.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

And we’re already seeing organizations fail and people leave and turnover is increasing and now toxic cultures, I think I read an article that they’re ten times more likely to cause attrition than any other factor within an organization. So I do think organizations who don’t get on this revolution are going to fail.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. ’ Here are a few things to think about, can you relate? Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Lets grow together!

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here are some great benefits that could be offered to candidates— Gym memberships Personal development opportunities Tuition benefits Career counselling Cab credits Medical insurance Open vacation policy Wellness credits You can redirect your emails to the careers page of your client, where it's further explained in detail. So how about it?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Technology improvements to cell phones and remote desktop computer access can make it possible to work from virtually anywhere. Sheppell-fgi Related articles by Zemanta 11 Simple Ways To Avoid Burnout (lifehack.org) 10 Questions to Ask When You’re Burned Out at Work (usnews.com) How Stressed Am I? healthfieldmedicare.suite101.com)

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Get a single notebook and use it to record notes, phone numbers, web addresses, ideas, to-dos, etc. Create a list or binder of regularly referenced material, such as phone numbers, and keep it accessible in a desk drawer. Schedule filing time at least once per week. To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

If I read a business article about someone in Los Angeles, I look them up and add them. This reference could be in the form of 3 sentences on LinkedIn, a recommendation letter, or to get their personal email and cell phone number (in case they leave the company). I actively grow my LinkedIn network every week, if not every day.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

It’s not like moving heavy oak furniture with your neighbor Phil (another article entirely). Answer the phone now and then. If you turn white and get all knee-wobbly at the thought of picking up the phone and introducing yourself to a prospective client, keep your day job. I know writing looks easy. You sit at a desk.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Great article once again! MCE Holiday Gift Guide—for you, for customers, and for special people on your list Reply poch November 25, 2009 at 8:13 am This is now getting to be a problem of mine as a freelancer. But when we do biz online we don’t have those clues, so just start typing or pick up the phone. Good post.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

If journalists write an article and state something, they have to make doubly – triply – sure that it’s a fact and that it isn’t anything else. Excellent, thought-provoking article! Keep in mind that the article discusses the initial conditions required to be in place for a first-time purchase.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

“Here’s another singer or here’s another article…&# Where’s the spice? You recently wrote in a medium that’s probably more familiar to our readers: an article about your home in Miguasha that was published in National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s 50 destinations of a lifetime.

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