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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

Allwork

Tech-Integrated Apparel Key Items: Solar powered jackets, personalized 3-D -printed clothing, self-adjusting fabrics, LED-embedded clothing The eagerly anticipated integration of wearable technology into work attire has well and truly arrived, blending functionality, innovation and cutting-edge style.

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The 3rd Annual Gala Dinner.

Office Dynamics

The Gala is a hugely popular event at Joan’s conference. Attendees have the chance to pull out their dancing shoes and party clothes. By this time in the conference schedule, people have intermingled and met lots of great admins from all over the country. They rarely get to dress up and experience that kind of event!

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. I’m professional.” Avoid wimpy handshakes.

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Whenever I bring up the topic of professionalism in conferences and workshops, assistants – even at the highest levels – will tell me, “Oh, I know what you mean. Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. I’m professional.” Avoid wimpy handshakes.

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Living the 5 Pillars of a BIG Life

Office Dynamics

If you are not familiar with the 5 Pillars yet, these were a key element of our Be BOLD: Mastering Exceptional Leadership Skills One BOLD Step At a Time 2012 conference theme. I feel: · confident. To learn more about the pillars and BIG Life, visit www.JoanBurgeBIGLife.com.). When my 5 Pillars are intact, I feel terrific!

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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

We often find ourselves in situations involving networking as a result of work-related travel for conferences, trade fairs or business meetings. Always dress the part, wearing clothes that make you feel stylish but comfortable, and make sure to smile and speak clearly, however much you want to fade into the background.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

The lenses in Felix Gray’s glasses are clear (avoiding that ’90s comeback kid look at the conference table) and eliminate screen glare that can cause additional eyestrain—not to mention some of their stylish frames are made with handcrafted Italian acetate and all of them are quite easy on the eyes.

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