Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2008

Yes, we can learn from these professionals and they can motivate us and give us insight and tips, but they can’t tell us how to do our job. The only thing I would ask is that you only post articles that are your own work as I don't want to infringe on any copyright laws and that there are no references to employer or co-worker names.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? 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. Lets enjoy our day together.© Did you do this?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

natashabdnfield sings "Unwritten" & Teaches us New Ways to Look at the World Does Lack of Confidence Impact Your Productivity?   Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

I then learned that a Twitterview was an interview that was conducted on Twitter using a hashtag (we used #BizProd) to aggregate all of the comments together in one spot where people could follow the conversation. .    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net   Tweet   in News & Updates!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

  You will have confidence that the most critical tasks are accomplished. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Comments It Everywhere!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 August, 2009 Its all in how you feel Remember when you were younger and got a new pair of running shoes? Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Lets enjoy our day together.© What about your work space? (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. I had a notepad and pen with me so continued the minutes by hand, but it was a lesson learned to check in the bottom right hand corner of my computer to see if I actually have power.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Your confidence takes a tumble, or you feel shame when faced with a setback because you are not performing the way you would like. You believe you should be able to learn something on the first try. You shutter when someone refers to you as an expert or wants to put you in the spotlight. Permit Yourself to Learn as You Go.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 September, 2010 Whats all the fuss about reading contracts? This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I thought it would be helpful for those just entering the administrative field to know some of the things I have learned over the years.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

One thing that came up in this evaluation I did not expect was a trait referring to my communication style. The word blunt was referring to the form rather than the content. So at this point, I decided to start learning it. And we always can learn something new! I learned the same concept in social work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 17, 2010

You’re still going to be the one who launched it, and people will refer back to you years later as the innovator of that new fantastic idea – you know, the one that was so fantastic that everyone in the world absolutely had to jump on the bandwagon. Competition makes you confident. Excitement instead of indifference?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

In her post Does Your To Do List Reflect Your Passion , she states that there are 3 big reasons that can keep you stuck, stressed and disconnected from your inner energy and confidence: 1. I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything. I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 30, 2010

Right now, just for the sake of the presentation, I will rehash some of the concepts, just to give you a short heads up: Assessment is the state in which you analyze, compare, learn and store your experiences. Flow is not a measurable concept although we can refer to it as bigger, lower or we can define some quality of it.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 26, 2010

Along the way, I tried many different strategies, learning from others and trying different things on my own. From there, I write articles and share my best learnings and advice. Over time, I built on it to include more information, such as my learnings from rolling out my plans and what to do differently.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2010

I can refer you to Joe Whoever. Henry Bingaman ( @henrybing ) March 4, 2010 at 3:05 am Saying no takes confidence… but the act of saying no also builds confidence. It makes you feel more confident and it makes you look more professional. Although I learned long ago NOT to drop everything and do it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."   Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using.   Cons of Planning Tool: There is a learning curve.   How do you decide what is best for you? 

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 28, 2010

Learning baby steps. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. Once we know that we can manage that, we can go a little further and before you know it, you will have gained the confidence to dive right in. Well, I dont.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 21, 2010

But what I tell people are four scenes from the last six months that sum up what I’ve learned better than I can spell it out: Exhibit A: The High Style The man I was listening to spoke with a strong British accent. People listen now…’ Definitely confidence issues for me. It was awesome, but his story was even better.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ask the client for enough time that you feel confident you can meet the new deadline. I guess they’re still learning or I need to keep looking for super high-quality. I learned a while back that saying yes to yourself first is what really makes the difference between a healthy person and someone run down and tired.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2010

The fast and snappy, the confidence and cockiness. The Artists Way by renowned author Julia Cameron gives you a comprehensive twelve-week program to recover your creativity from blocks like limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt, addictions, replacing them with artistic confidence and productivity. ALL of them.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Especially if you’ve learned something along the way. But if your goal was to use the month to create something upon which you can build, both in terms of learning curve and raw material, then perhaps it’s better to stop right where you are. Learn something from the process. Nothing wrong with that. And you know what?

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. That we “learned&# something. Assess – Decide – Do In A Nutshell Assessment is the state in which you analyze, compare, learn and store your experiences. Never really knew why this would happen, actually, it was just a thing I knew. Absolutely.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2010

We’re not confident enough. We’re not confident in our writing, in our own products, and in our own value. The Secret Marketing Skill that Packs a Punch That’s the secret – confidence. When I see good marketing, I see confidence. So how do you get the confidence to market well? They’ll love you for it.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

The guy writes with confidence and authority. Unlike the person who seems mentally permalinked to 1994, I’m constantly learning new things at a tremendous pace, mostly just because I love it. Too many want to turn this critical aspect of their business over to others, without learning even the slightest part of it.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

They’ll get real benefits – they’ll learn something new, solve a problem, or feel inspired. They’ll still find it easier to learn from than an abstract description. ” Imperative tense makes you sound confident about the value of your content. You’ll learn how to get readers to take action. Want an example?

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 10, 2010

Sometimes the only way to learn something new is to teach others. Learn how to say “ No ”. Learn How To Be Ridiculous Too often we’re rejecting change and avoid starting fresh by fear of rejection. Learn how to be ridiculous. Practice Hazard Learn how to get from A to B in 5 easy steps. Use it, don’t loose it.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

If you aren’t confident in your abilities, how do you convince a prospective client you’re the person for the job? Be the person they can turn to for solutions to their problems, even if you have to refer them to someone else. Unless you’re a pro at cold-calling, you’re going to want to learn how to network the right way.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It’s a great way to stay stuck right where you are, never growing, never learning, and never experiencing anything new. The benefits included a renewed confidence in my writing, massive amounts of ideas for articles, and a honing of my skills. Ian | Quantum Learning´s last blog. Well, I dont.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Putting the date on the pages helps reference notes from meetings, etc. Learn to say "no" sometimes! Saying "NO" Is An Important Time Management Technique Learn to say NO! You could try EFT or the Sedona Method, or a simple, easy to learn and use exercise called.you guessed it: Dissolving Overwhelm.

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