Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. When someone fails to provide all the information she needs to do her job, she explains: “I understand that you need this report by tomorrow.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Words have always mattered, but they are especially important in times of high stress, anxiety, and remote work. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. Send a note to a manager about their direct report. Courage requires digging deep to get clear on what is worth fighting for.

2021 52

2021 2020 Administrative Professionals Assertiveness 52

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

If your company does not have a branded template you should suggest this to your manager and design something for them, a simple word template with the following information will suffice: The name of the Committee meeting. If a report or paper has been circulated during the meeting there is no need to write any of this detail in the minutes.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

If your company does not have a branded template you should suggest this to your manager and design something for them, a simple word template with the following information will suffice: The name of the Committee meeting. If a report or paper has been circulated during the meeting there is no need to write any of this detail in the minutes.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2017

Throughout my career as an employee—a few decades ago—I had the need to voice my opinion to my manager, colleague, vendors, peers, and others. In February, the report was due February 14; I received the report February 19.” Do you see having facts is more powerful than saying, “Joe you are always late with the monthly report.”.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Administrative Professionals Skills Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. If your workload is unreasonable, accept that there’s no shame in making the business case to your manager for assistance or some reallocation of workload.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Simply report it and go on about your schedule. Be assertive in a professional fashion. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! You must expect the unexpected and go with the flow. Do not sit in your room waiting!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Request to speak to the “Manager on Duty.”. Simply report it and go on about your schedule. Be assertive in a professional fashion. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! You must expect the unexpected and go with the flow. Do not sit in your room waiting!

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.”

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.”

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Retirement Training Assertiveness 100

The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in April, the national unemployment rate is at 9.9 By counting backwards and focusing on the numbers, it is more difficult to focus on the actual stress element and therefore, you become more relaxed. Be assertive, state your case, and give and ask for solutions. Think before reacting.

Filing 100

Filing 2010 IAAP Assertiveness 100

On The Job

APRIL 11, 2007

I remember the continual stress of facing the man every day, the pitying looks from co-workers, the fact that I eventually left the job because I couldn't stand it any more. Assert your right to be treated with respect regardless of who you are and where you rank. Report him/her to anyone who will listen. You owe it to yourself.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Confidence Health Restaurants 100

Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

Introducing Assess - Decide - Do my life management framework. Progress Report: Day 39 – Traffic Reply 11 dragos June 28, 2010 at 9:16 am Absolutely! You still have to manage to go through the rain somehow. But if you manage to get over this stage, many fantastic things are starting to happen. Well, I dont.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Skills Travel 40

Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. How to handle politics at work during an election In 2020, almost half of workers reported the election impacted their productivity. News in and of itself is stress-inducing at any time.

Management 256

Management Policies Stress Environment 256