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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! We are all contributors to that mapping.

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How To Leverage Criticism At Work

Office Dynamics

An administrative peer thinks his process for approaching meeting planning is the best way and you feel your approach is better. This is often seen in coaching work, where a consultant may be asked to work within a company. As you boost your skills, you’ll also boost your confidence. What’s a Word Tripper?

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. 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. 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. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

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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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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 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? Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Be thankful.