Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. But for many, networking doesn’t come so easily.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.    How do you use social networking to grow connections into relationships? .  Social Networking" ». "How

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

Traditional networking is mostly ineffective. We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. Here are eight unconventional strategies to nurture a powerful network: 1. Do the work.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. Networking, you decide, is not the answer. But the problem may not be the networking, but your approach.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

This might be things like falling down the rabbit hole when you respond on Twitter, for example… Blocking out “deep work” time, when there are to be no interruptions. Network management tools. As an executive assistant, it’s vital to manage your networks and contacts (including those of the business) well.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Job fairs are a great chance to practice your networking skills and develop your personal brand pitch. They''re the perfect opportunity for you to hone your professional persona and to learn to handle meeting new people with ease. But as things have improved, many people don''t think that job fairs are worth their time. They''re wrong.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Here are a few examples from within this tool (you can also access your account from your desktop at www.ifttt.com There are 78 different channels to choose from so your recipe options are many! LinkedIn Card Munch. I network a lot and I always come back to the office with a ton of business cards. GroupMe .

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Why Complete Social Profiles Are Important Let me give you an example of why this can be important for you.    If you are out on the net on various social networking sites you may be losing a huge opportunity to take your connections to deeper level connections. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

How many social networks do you belong to?  Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    The other day I was in a meeting and saw a card that had the back covered with 2 different QR codes and the front had a few different urls. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

As a speaker you have a number of things to juggle -- proposals, marketing collateral, networking conversations, presentation material, contracts, travel, etc.    Unless you have business processes in place, you may find your business growing "out of control." Promptly fill any orders for your products.

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2023

And when I worked in network news, I was part of the team and answered to the news director, or [the] president of the news division was the coach,” Hall recalls. Hall learned to appreciate the value of a dollar and garnered a strong work ethic at a young age. “My Hall also learned that you have to learn to ignore the naysayers.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

.  In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more.    For example, say you met someone at a networking meeting a year ago and had a conversation with that person. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."   Running a busy household as well as a business?   Cons of Planning Tool: There is a learning curve. say, to heck with that.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work. I love doing informationals because I like learning about what people do, even if I am not in that industry, and perhaps get an office tour down the line, and make a new friend if they introduce me to someone else.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Making your small business carbon neutral. Build your own network! Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

When I was a graduate student, I was mildly surprised to learn that a thesis statement could expand into an entire thesis. I take my best content and turn it into workshops and allow people to play with and I hope learn from the ideas. If I didn't learn the art of repurposing content, I'd be in trouble!

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

For example: “Live as if your father were dead.” You’d better learn to lead yourself first. No cold calling, no website or marketing, no business cards or networking events. What’s the most precious asset in your work and business? When you learn to coax the best from yourself, success is assured.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Here is an example of some sub-folders and rules that I have set up that would work for a work e-mail or home account: I now send my subscribed feeds to a sub-folder that I can look at when I have the time. Share what you have learned with your boss. This is where the rules feature has come in handy. It will be worth the effort.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 13, 2010

I get snail mail from credit card companies who could not possibly have my new mailing address unless they scammed it off some list. These are all examples of someone choosing not to ask permission to get me interested in their stuff. I have a crazy-busy RSS feed. They could have asked. Chris Mower´s last blog.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Heres the story I did on resolutions for your career for my Gannett column: The problem with making resolutions regarding your career is that you become so busy with your job, or so stressed by everyday work events that you quickly lose sight of the things you want to improve. Improve skills.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Take this blog, for example. You have a site that, three times a week, as regular as clockwork, gives readers a 700-word value-packed blog post full of insight and knowledge that’s fully tailored to benefit and improve people’s ability to earn more income and have a successful business. It’s free. What do you have?

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