In an online Writing Tune-Up class, an attendee wrote what he wanted to get from the class: "My most time-consuming task is developing a good opening sentence. MORE
Labour is implying a ‘well-off association’ with bankers – who are to blame for this mess – to disguise it’s attempt to ignite a class war to hide it’s total failure on the economic & political front! E-Mail me or follow me. MORE
Because of this, I’d like to present a new product I’ve created with my friend Shawn Blanc called The Awareness Building Class. The Awareness Building Class is a 5-part series of audio lessons filled with real-life stories and actionable advice to help you stop guessing and start going. MORE
The info about what world-class salespeople do is coming up.). Learn to Sell in One Week, Without Taking a Class. The good news — great news, actually — is you can learn to sell well and be comfortable selling, without taking a class or buying a book. MORE
Pew Research's The American Middle Class is Losing Ground helps illustrate one of the most powerful trends impacting society - rising economic uncertainty. One reason the middle class is shrinking is the upper class is growing. MORE
Original Post: 7 Classes of Phrases. Phrase is such a banal term for two or more words that convey an idea that it may surprise you that there are seven types of phrases, with variations. Here, with pertinent phrases in sample sentences formatted in boldface, is a rundown of the categories: 1. Absolute Phrase. MORE
The Christian Science Monitor's Surging BRIC middle classes are eclipsing global poverty does a great job describing the surging number of people entering the middle class around the world. Key quote: "By 2030, the global middle class is widely projected to at least double in size to as many as 5 billion – a surge unseen since the Industrial Revolution. MORE
I’m sitting here waiting for my flight to the US to depart and I’m flying with Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic. I’m thinking back a few decades to when it was I heard the name Virgin or Richard Branson for the first time. I remember listening to him when he was asked why he started Virgin… MORE
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VAClassroom has made a big effort to keep abreast of these changes and is offering a great class for those new to offering FB support to clients as well as those who’ve been doing this for awhile but would like a rigorous, thorough update. Facebook just keeps changing. MORE
Congratulations to our newest World Class Assistant Certificate Graduates! From left to right: Janice Seaman, Humana; Karla Weaver, Sandia; Kelli Collins, Sandia; Lisa Olsen, Office Dynamics Certified Trainer; Ann Eling, Stanley Works; Monica Padilla-Lovato, Sandia; Jessica Rupp, Grand Canyon Skywalk MORE
56 I was inspired today to share with you 5 powerful communication strategies for assistants that I often teach in my World Class Assistant Certificate Program. content derived from the World Class Assistant Certificate Program) . MORE
Take a writing or editing class, whether offered as part of a university’s regular curriculum or as a continuing-education course. Original Post: 10 Classes of Careless Usage. MORE
In today’s free webinar Joan shares Strategies for Being a World Class Assistant and she covers the topic of Creating a Career Portfolio. Watch the replay: Strategies for Being a World Class Assistant. Download the Handout: Strategies For Being A World Class Assistant. MORE
This is something we cover in great depth at our World Class Assistant™ Certification course in Las Vegas. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Motivators Self Development administrative assistant baby boomers communication gap communication skills gen-xers generational communication Joan Burge millenials Monday Motivators nexters veterans world class assistantWe can bridge the generational communication gap between Gen-Xers, Nexters, Baby Boomers and Veterans. MORE
According to a recent study by Pew Research , only 44% of Americans self-identify as being middle class. Over the same time frame the percent of Americans saying they are lower or lower-middle class rose 15 points, from 25% to 40%. MORE
This week I am presenting the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (Parts 1 and 2) at Nationwide Insurance. to get some work done before showing up for class and after putting in a full day of learning, goes back to her desk and works until 6:00 p.m. MORE
by When I taught this class a few months ago, it was a big hit! The post New Class: Eliminating Paper from your Life 101 appeared first on Clutter Coach I’m bringing it back in June at a private studio in south Berkeley. Go here for details and tickets. In the meantime, here’s a joke quiz I wrote about paper. See how you score! Top Ten Ways NOT to deal with paper. Keep your junk mail to look at later. Save coupons for things you do not need or want. MORE
In my World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. In our workshop, we define World Class Assistant as someone who is on the cutting edge; leads the way; always strive for improvement and excellence; is a risk-taker and more. MORE
Well known author and academic Richard Florida has written extensively about the rise of the creative class. While the majority of creative class members have traditional jobs, a growing share of the self-employed are also members of the creative class. MORE
Those in the legal or health care fields come to mind first, but teachers, real estate professionals and even beauticians are required to take classes to keep abreast of their industries and keep their certifications. There are many careers that require continuing education. MORE
It was also discovered during the Getting to Yes webinar that there was a great interest in receiving the Communication Style Profile Assessment and more detailed information on what each color style means that Joan uses in both her Star Achievement and World Class Assistant programs. MORE
Today's New York Times has an editorial on the job woes of the class of 2012. It's covers much of the same ground we did in yesterday's post on Gen Y and Seniors turning to independent work. Key quote from the editorial: " underemployment for young college graduates, which includes the jobless plus involuntary part-timers and those who have given up an active job search, has averaged 19.1 percent. That is nearly twice the prerecession levels." MORE
The New Serfs : If current trends continue, the fastest growing class will be the permanently property-less. The Yeomanry : In neo-feudalist California, the biggest losers tend to be the old private sector middle class. MORE
A customer-centric strategy is the best way to deliver world-class service, and it all starts with the initial point of delivery. The experiences however, remind me of what world-class service can offer. World-class service is made up of the best systems and processes. MORE
Then check out my new class on Skillshare.com. . The post My new class is live! by Do you learn better listening and watching than reading? Do you want to stop procrastination now and start getting things done? For the next week, I’m offering free memberships via this link: [link]. I only have a limited number of freebies to give away, so go claim yours now! What will you learn? Top 3 reasons people procrastinate. The 6 types of procrastinators: which one are you? MORE
World Class Assistant Part 1 Certificate Program. At the World Class Assistant Part 1 workshop last week in Las Vegas, 19 bright, energetic executive assistants discussed how they would alter their communications for each generation. Here’s some advice they offer. Veterans: Respectful. Patient. Ask them, don’t dictate; Emphasis on rules. Facts, not feelings (no magic). Boomers: Approach from team player perspective. Approach with excitement about the opportunity/task. MORE
In a recent business writing class, a participant confessed that she didn't know a pronoun from a preposition--and she wanted to learn the difference. MORE
I’m teaching this class again, this time at Berkeley Adult School. This class will show you how to get back in control of paper and eliminate most of it from your life. ” The post New class: Eliminating paper from your life 101 appeared first on Clutter Coach Even in this digital age, paper is ubiquitous. It comes at us daily. You need to handle it regularly so it doesn’t take over your life. Here are the details: Date : September 27. Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm. MORE
I am just coming back to the office this week after an incredible week of teaching World Class Assistant to some amazing ladies. It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation. MORE
The World Class Assistant™ program specializes in high-end, high-results training strategically developed for career-minded professionals who want to highlight their excellence. Did you know that when you actively participate in Part 1 and Part 2 you also have the ability to earn your Certified World Class Assistant or CWCA. You may have noticed we are only offering the World Class Assistant Part 2 program once this year which makes this offer very special. MORE
The Guardian's US millennials feel more working class than any other generation covers data from the General Social Survey showing that the number of millennials (born 1980 to 2000) who consider themselves middle class has fallen from 45.6% MORE
The Latin noun classis , meaning “category” or “fleet” or referring to a group of citizens called up for military duty, is the source of the word class and others derived from it, which are listed and defined in this post. High-class and low-class are equivalent to the latter meanings.) MORE
The most exciting part was finding out about the opportunity to gain a certification showing that I was a World Class Assistant !! Dear Joan & Jasmine: Since I picked up your book “Who Took My Pen…Again?!” in 2013, Office Dynamics has changed my life! MORE
How Technology Wreaks the Middle Class covers the growing concern that automation and technology is replacing many middle class jobs. The good news is the article's authors see growing opportunities for a new class of middle class jobs. Key quote: The multi-trillionfold decline in the cost of computing since the 1970s has created enormous incentives for employers to substitute increasingly cheap and capable computers for expensive labor. MORE
The World Class Assistant™ program specializes in high-end, high-results training strategically developed for career-minded professionals who want to highlight their excellence. Did you know that when you actively participate in Part 1 and Part 2 you also have the ability to earn your Certified World Class Assistant or CWCA. You may have noticed we are only offering the World Class Assistant Part 2 program once this year which makes this offer very special. MORE
Below you’ll find seven classes of noun/verb agreement you need to understand. Original Post: 7 Classes of Noun/Verb Agreement. Indefinite Pronouns. Most indefinite pronouns correspond to singular verbs: “Someone has left her plate on the table.”. Everybody is entitled to his or her opinion.”. Each boy is responsible for his actions.”. MORE
Benefits of Attending the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (as shared by course participants). Select Your World Class Assistant Training Dates Today. Do you want to be more assertive? MORE
While training another wonderful group of World Class Assistants last week I learned so much as I opened my ears to what these assistants were saying. Each of them had attended my World Class Assistant Part 1 program and they were now back for Part 2. Before we get started on the material I ask them each to share a succes story on how World Class Assistant Part 1 has impacted their life. First let me share a picture of my wonderful World Class Assistant Part 2 Graduates. MORE
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DECEMBER 13, 2016
In today’s free webinar Joan shares Strategies for Being a World Class Assistant and she covers the topic of Creating a Career Portfolio. Watch the replay: Strategies for Being a World Class Assistant. Download the Handout: Strategies For Being A World Class Assistant.
Daily Writing Tips
MAY 26, 2017
The Latin noun classis , meaning “category” or “fleet” or referring to a group of citizens called up for military duty, is the source of the word class and others derived from it, which are listed and defined in this post. High-class and low-class are equivalent to the latter meanings.)
Small Business Labs
MAY 16, 2013
Well known author and academic Richard Florida has written extensively about the rise of the creative class. While the majority of creative class members have traditional jobs, a growing share of the self-employed are also members of the creative class.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Because of this, I’d like to present a new product I’ve created with my friend Shawn Blanc called The Awareness Building Class. The Awareness Building Class is a 5-part series of audio lessons filled with real-life stories and actionable advice to help you stop guessing and start going.
Daily Writing Tips
MARCH 4, 2013
Take a writing or editing class, whether offered as part of a university’s regular curriculum or as a continuing-education course. Original Post: 10 Classes of Careless Usage.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 30, 2012
World Class Assistant Part 1 Certificate Program. At the World Class Assistant Part 1 workshop last week in Las Vegas, 19 bright, energetic executive assistants discussed how they would alter their communications for each generation. Here’s some advice they offer. Veterans: Respectful. Patient. Ask them, don’t dictate; Emphasis on rules. Facts, not feelings (no magic). Boomers: Approach from team player perspective. Approach with excitement about the opportunity/task.
Small Business Labs
MAY 24, 2011
The Christian Science Monitor's Surging BRIC middle classes are eclipsing global poverty does a great job describing the surging number of people entering the middle class around the world. Key quote: "By 2030, the global middle class is widely projected to at least double in size to as many as 5 billion – a surge unseen since the Industrial Revolution.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
According to a recent study by Pew Research , only 44% of Americans self-identify as being middle class. Over the same time frame the percent of Americans saying they are lower or lower-middle class rose 15 points, from 25% to 40%.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 3, 2011
I’m sitting here waiting for my flight to the US to depart and I’m flying with Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic. I’m thinking back a few decades to when it was I heard the name Virgin or Richard Branson for the first time. I remember listening to him when he was asked why he started Virgin…
Small Business Labs
MARCH 21, 2016
The Guardian's US millennials feel more working class than any other generation covers data from the General Social Survey showing that the number of millennials (born 1980 to 2000) who consider themselves middle class has fallen from 45.6%
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 7, 2013
The New Serfs : If current trends continue, the fastest growing class will be the permanently property-less. The Yeomanry : In neo-feudalist California, the biggest losers tend to be the old private sector middle class.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 6, 2012
Today's New York Times has an editorial on the job woes of the class of 2012. It's covers much of the same ground we did in yesterday's post on Gen Y and Seniors turning to independent work. Key quote from the editorial: " underemployment for young college graduates, which includes the jobless plus involuntary part-timers and those who have given up an active job search, has averaged 19.1 percent. That is nearly twice the prerecession levels."
Daily Writing Tips
JUNE 26, 2011
Below you’ll find seven classes of noun/verb agreement you need to understand. Original Post: 7 Classes of Noun/Verb Agreement. Indefinite Pronouns. Most indefinite pronouns correspond to singular verbs: “Someone has left her plate on the table.”. Everybody is entitled to his or her opinion.”. Each boy is responsible for his actions.”.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 10, 2016
The most exciting part was finding out about the opportunity to gain a certification showing that I was a World Class Assistant !! Dear Joan & Jasmine: Since I picked up your book “Who Took My Pen…Again?!” in 2013, Office Dynamics has changed my life!
Office Dynamics
MARCH 11, 2015
In my World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program held in Las Vegas, the attendees and I delve into this topic. In our workshop, we define World Class Assistant as someone who is on the cutting edge; leads the way; always strive for improvement and excellence; is a risk-taker and more.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
How Technology Wreaks the Middle Class covers the growing concern that automation and technology is replacing many middle class jobs. The good news is the article's authors see growing opportunities for a new class of middle class jobs. Key quote: The multi-trillionfold decline in the cost of computing since the 1970s has created enormous incentives for employers to substitute increasingly cheap and capable computers for expensive labor.
Office Dynamics
JULY 20, 2015
I was inspired today to share with you 5 powerful communication strategies for assistants that I often teach in my World Class Assistant Certificate Program. content derived from the World Class Assistant Certificate Program) .
Office Dynamics
APRIL 25, 2016
I am just coming back to the office this week after an incredible week of teaching World Class Assistant to some amazing ladies. It was four full-days of learning and these assistants were hungry to achieve their certification and WCA Certified designation.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 16, 2017
This is something we cover in great depth at our World Class Assistant™ Certification course in Las Vegas. Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Motivators Self Development administrative assistant baby boomers communication gap communication skills gen-xers generational communication Joan Burge millenials Monday Motivators nexters veterans world class assistantWe can bridge the generational communication gap between Gen-Xers, Nexters, Baby Boomers and Veterans.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
Benefits of Attending the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (as shared by course participants). Select Your World Class Assistant Training Dates Today. Do you want to be more assertive?
Service Untitled
MAY 16, 2011
A customer-centric strategy is the best way to deliver world-class service, and it all starts with the initial point of delivery. The experiences however, remind me of what world-class service can offer. World-class service is made up of the best systems and processes.
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2015
This week I am presenting the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (Parts 1 and 2) at Nationwide Insurance. to get some work done before showing up for class and after putting in a full day of learning, goes back to her desk and works until 6:00 p.m.
Business Writing
JANUARY 20, 2015
In response to client requests, I have designed a new online class, Punctuation for Professionals. Would you benefit from a punctuation class? It''s a lively, interactive review of the essential rules of punctuation. See whether you can identify punctuation errors.
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Then check out my new class on Skillshare.com. . The post My new class is live! by Do you learn better listening and watching than reading? Do you want to stop procrastination now and start getting things done? For the next week, I’m offering free memberships via this link: [link]. I only have a limited number of freebies to give away, so go claim yours now! What will you learn? Top 3 reasons people procrastinate. The 6 types of procrastinators: which one are you?
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Pew Research's The American Middle Class is Losing Ground helps illustrate one of the most powerful trends impacting society - rising economic uncertainty. One reason the middle class is shrinking is the upper class is growing.
Clutter Coach
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
I’m teaching this class again, this time at Berkeley Adult School. This class will show you how to get back in control of paper and eliminate most of it from your life. ” The post New class: Eliminating paper from your life 101 appeared first on Clutter Coach Even in this digital age, paper is ubiquitous. It comes at us daily. You need to handle it regularly so it doesn’t take over your life. Here are the details: Date : September 27. Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
Loosely Speaking
JANUARY 31, 2011
VAClassroom has made a big effort to keep abreast of these changes and is offering a great class for those new to offering FB support to clients as well as those who’ve been doing this for awhile but would like a rigorous, thorough update. Facebook just keeps changing.
Clutter Coach
MAY 19, 2016
by When I taught this class a few months ago, it was a big hit! The post New Class: Eliminating Paper from your Life 101 appeared first on Clutter Coach I’m bringing it back in June at a private studio in south Berkeley. Go here for details and tickets. In the meantime, here’s a joke quiz I wrote about paper. See how you score! Top Ten Ways NOT to deal with paper. Keep your junk mail to look at later. Save coupons for things you do not need or want.
Business Writing
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
In an online Writing Tune-Up class, an attendee wrote what he wanted to get from the class: "My most time-consuming task is developing a good opening sentence.
The Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Labour is implying a ‘well-off association’ with bankers – who are to blame for this mess – to disguise it’s attempt to ignite a class war to hide it’s total failure on the economic & political front! E-Mail me or follow me.
Tips From T. Marie
MAY 31, 2011
Those in the legal or health care fields come to mind first, but teachers, real estate professionals and even beauticians are required to take classes to keep abreast of their industries and keep their certifications. There are many careers that require continuing education.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 27, 2011
The World Class Assistant™ program specializes in high-end, high-results training strategically developed for career-minded professionals who want to highlight their excellence. Did you know that when you actively participate in Part 1 and Part 2 you also have the ability to earn your Certified World Class Assistant or CWCA. You may have noticed we are only offering the World Class Assistant Part 2 program once this year which makes this offer very special.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 27, 2011
The World Class Assistant™ program specializes in high-end, high-results training strategically developed for career-minded professionals who want to highlight their excellence. Did you know that when you actively participate in Part 1 and Part 2 you also have the ability to earn your Certified World Class Assistant or CWCA. You may have noticed we are only offering the World Class Assistant Part 2 program once this year which makes this offer very special.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 21, 2011
We had the pleasure of hosting our World Class Assistant Part 1 program this week and we met 22 wonderfully world class assistants! Here's a snapshot of this bright crew
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
A special congratulations message to the wonderful Star students who graduated their Level I course in Star Achievement at Sandia yesterday, 9/9/2010. Just for Fun
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
A special congratulations message to the wonderful Star students who graduated their Level I course in Star Achievement at Sandia yesterday, 9/9/2010.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 13, 2015
It was also discovered during the Getting to Yes webinar that there was a great interest in receiving the Communication Style Profile Assessment and more detailed information on what each color style means that Joan uses in both her Star Achievement and World Class Assistant programs.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 28, 2012
While training another wonderful group of World Class Assistants last week I learned so much as I opened my ears to what these assistants were saying. Each of them had attended my World Class Assistant Part 1 program and they were now back for Part 2. Before we get started on the material I ask them each to share a succes story on how World Class Assistant Part 1 has impacted their life. First let me share a picture of my wonderful World Class Assistant Part 2 Graduates.
Business Writing
AUGUST 26, 2016
In a recent business writing class, a participant confessed that she didn't know a pronoun from a preposition--and she wanted to learn the difference.
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