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10 Essential Leadership Skills For The Modern Workplace

Allwork

Post-pandemic, many companies have shifted into a hybrid model or returned to the office completely — both of which require sets of team management skills that are often new, or, at best, untested in novel workforce arrangements. A motivated workforce is more engaged, productive, and committed to the company’s objectives.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

Given the importance of social connections, how can a company use human connections as a competitive advantage? I’m confident anyone reading this has had experience a friend or employee leave for these very reasons. The McKinsey study summarizes that, “Employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection and to be seen.”

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. The global economic meltdown brought sweeping changes across many continents as companies made drastic changes to many sectors of employees, including the administrative profession. Companies are realizing that this is a career. Or are you getting a paycheck?

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. It is wise to take a moment and evaluate the situation.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. In this two-part series, I want to discuss some of the most important components of networking like a pro. Be a good listener. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. So how did I handle it the second time around? I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Do you know what you are doing?

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try. Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.