Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

Assertiveness 279

Assertiveness UPS Confidence Email 279

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. Even the most ambitious of people have days where they choose a Netflix binge over finishing a project. Household chores and projects all find their way in between. But the burnout hit me hard.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 69

Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. Even the most ambitious of people have days where they choose a Netflix binge over finishing a project. Household chores and projects all find their way in between. But the burnout hit me hard.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service AT&T Assertiveness Social Media 40

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. In a pie chart of the customer’s mindshare, “Marketing” itself might be a 30% segment… and the actual project Ogilvy is pitching for? Less than a tenth of that slice.

Assertiveness 40

Assertiveness Budget Confidence Stress 40

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Organizations need long-term plans in place to address the anxiety and stress from election loss, political differences and the impact this has on employee performance and wellbeing,” says Stephanie Bolster McCannon, an organizational psychologist and wellness coach. News in and of itself is stress-inducing at any time.

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Management Policies Stress Environment 287