Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  5 - "I do what the books tell me.    You find crayons and books in that space.  " If you purchase organizing containers and tools without knowing how you are going to use them, it is likely that the containers will become clutter!   Store items closest to where you will use them. 

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MARCH 13, 2010

I completely forgot to book his room - I know, total F-up. It took her a few weeks, but she worked her magic and got him booked! I tend to book for these events the moment the announcement comes out. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. She totally saved my skin.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! My favorites are the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Messages: The Communications Skills Book by Dr. Matthew McKay, and Become an Inner Circle Assistant by Joan Burge. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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JULY 6, 2010

This has been a great year, I have networked with many professionals, conducted presentations, started writing a book, hosted webinars, and provided advice to the people who matter the most in the workplace – YOU! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Turn off the computer when you leave for the day.

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APRIL 11, 2010

Use a book as a bee does flowers. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Dont be afraid to acknowledge the elephant in the room; voice your opinions or suggestions, but always be professional. People will respect you and value you as a contributor to the meeting.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Read a chapter in a book, write a poem, stare out the window; do something that is comforting. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. There are 24 hours in a day and you are at work 8 – 10 of those hours, there is time to be spent with family and friends, house chores, school work, etc.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Get this months book choice, Messages by Drs. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. That means getting your point across without sounding pushy or aggressive. Along with good communication comes listening skills. You have to hear and understand people. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Purchase several cans of spam.brand optional. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Here's how it works. Make a prioritized list of things that you need to do. Place them within arm's reach around your home. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year.  It can be as small as a little paperback book, or as big as a cookbook. Outlook also has an address book (Contacts) and many other wonderful features for busy professionals. Very well laid out.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

She has written two books, is a professional speaker, and has hosted numerous seminars and workshops. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. You may learn something. Joan Burge’s Administrative Blog Joan Burge, the CEO/Founder of Office Dynamics created this blog for the Star Assistant.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The tool allows us to know where the business stands at-a-glance, view client data, track sales and expenses, create and manage invoices/purchase orders as well as see industry trends. We use it to track the paperwork for my special needs daughter, articles, books, websites, etc. It houses so much more than a file index.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Managing Your Mail 8 -- Recycle All of Your Owner's Manuals Do you have a big pile (either all together or spread out throughout your home or office) of different sized booklets that give you information about something you purchased?    How many of them have you ever referenced? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

SOLUTION TO TRY THE 3x5 CARD METHOD Go to the store and purchase some 3x5 cards.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   This rarely works.    Stop.    Take time to think about what you should do and get a plan in action.   WAIT!

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JUNE 8, 2010

Phil Jackson has a unique approach to coaching and has written several books on the subject. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Nicknamed, the Zen Master, he has won 10 NBA Titles as coach and has the most championships in NBA history. He is a success on and off the court.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Part of the good news is that a lot of the other candidates for the job will probably use the same old boring approach to the job interview that theyve read about in the same old books, and theyre fully prepared to answer such esoteric but oh-so-crucial questions as, "if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?"

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

My plan is to add the piece to my "Big Book of Knowledge," and be sure it is kept close at hand on my desk, along with any other words of wisdom I've picked up from speakers and bloggers(like you), seminars attended and articles I've read. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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APRIL 29, 2010

I already owned a cell phone number, had an assigned IP Telephony work phone and fax number, a home number, and I used assigned phone numbers when I was at client sites. You can read more about UC in this Wikipedia article. The first question I asked when I heard about Google Voice last year was why should I care. TheMarq.com.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

The Spiral Notebook Purchase (and then use!) When you make an online purchase, print out the receipt and place it in the file folder marked for that particular month. The same holds true for those toll receipts or the lunch you purchased when you met a potential client. Use it to manage overwhelm when your world is freakin'!

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