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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

Success

Sometimes, you need to ward off the stress of negative thinking more quickly, like before giving a presentation. Focus on the present. Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” I am grateful for a supportive environment where others value me as a person.”

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The Balanced Teammate: Leading & Following with Grace

Eat Your Career

In our modern work environment, the dynamics of teamwork have evolved, demanding more from each individual. Both scenarios result in decreased productivity and diminished morale and can ultimately create a toxic work environment. By fostering an environment where everyone can lead and follow, teams can unlock their full potential.

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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

Success

The unfortunate truth is that lousy leaders contaminate an otherwise healthy environment. In both cases, bad bosses create a devastating and unproductive environment that tolerates (and celebrates) unnecessary stress and a decline of productivity. Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing.

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This Is The Personality Type Most Closely Associated With Career Success

Allwork

Agreeableness splits into compassion and politeness; openness to experience splits into openness and intellect; extraversion splits into enthusiasm and assertiveness; neuroticism splits into withdrawal and volatility; and conscientiousness splits into industriousness and orderliness. .

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

Ideas.Ted

When they are speaking, listen and be fully present. In the remote workplace, people may turn off their video because they aren’t engaged, don’t have a home environment they want to show on video, feel excluded, or are burned out from inequities and exclusion. Check in with them, and see if and how you can support them.

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Things Assistants Do That Executives Appreciate

Office Dynamics

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. Taken on the task of creating presentations for me or the team. Appropriately assertive.

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How to Not Take It Personally… Or Do

Worxbee

If you’re an Executive Assistant, chances are good you've heard at least one of these in the work environment. Environment Some of us are auditory learners, while others are visual, literary or kinesthetic learners, but ultimately, we all learn from experience. This is as true in the work environment as it is everywhere else.