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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

Success

How to create a useful self-affirmation Not all self-affirmations are created equally. Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” I celebrate the success of others while cherishing my own unique gifts.” Focus on the present. to put yourself in the moment.

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Don’t Be a Dragon to Yourself (Part 3 of 3)

Office Dynamics

We can’t always choose who we work with but we can choose how we respond. Lack assertiveness. The problem with not being assertive is we let people walk over us. If you don’t feel you are assertive, take some classes. Assertive is about getting your needs met while being considerate of others. Then we get upset.

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

Office Dynamics

In this free webinar replay, Joan and her special guest, Daren Martin, PhD, are exploring the revolutionary concept of the ownership mentality—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it. The 8 fundamental characteristics of an owner (and simple tools for determining how you measure up). Watch the replay today. aLrqIb4D9OY.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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What makes you great and beautiful and useful and a gift to the world is the same thing that robs the world of who you are.”. So, understanding how the Enneagram affects our perspective allows us to offer compassion to others. Want to learn more about how the Enneagram affects you and your success?

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12 Days of Christmas Sale Day 10

Office Dynamics

Now is the time to stock up on all you need for holiday gifting and pay zilch for shipping! How about several cases of the book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant? How about several cases of the book, Become an Inner Circle Assistant? What if you perceive yourself as being assertive but not everyone agrees?

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How to Say 'No' at Work

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do.

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Revelations from the Revolution at the Conference for Administrative Excellence

Office Dynamics

Daren Martin showed us how to think like an owner rather than an employee. Joan taught us to be assertive and persistent, even in the face of naysayers. Here are just a few of the key takeaways I received: While our workplace has changed, our challenges remain the same. To really resolve them once and for all, we have to change. .