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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

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In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills. Weinman says, being a good loser “implies perspective and resilience and the quiet confidence that the world will not crumble around you because of a fleeting setback.”

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

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Organization skills. Team player. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent calendaring skills. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener. Professional presence.

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Think Like a Child: What We Lose with Age (and How to Get It Back)

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Over time, failures dash our self-confidence , etiquette dictates our behavior, and it becomes more difficult for adults to be completely open and honest about what they think. “This is a real strength.” This obliviousness encourages children to be free spirits, to say what they mean and mean what they say.

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Why e-Mail Isn’t Always Your Best Option

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It is in regards to an article I had read a while back called: E-mail Overload Costs Companies Billions in Lost Productivity. This book is a personal journey with the author into self-discovery, self-respect, and self-confidence. Experience is a wise teacher. Available now at our Success Store.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

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Private colleges may seem expensive but they offer many scholarships to help offset this cost. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). Can more then one organization get together and host a Star Achievement Series to make it more cost effective? When is the next webinar?

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Help customer focus with the.

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Not only does that have the potential for costing a business huge losses, but it is indicative of an agent who just wants to get off the phone or out of a situation without mediating or solving the problem logically and fairly. Companies like agents who believe in the company and their services.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Employee engagement is a force.

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It is much more cost-effective to encourage job security, stability, and career growth in this troubling economy than it is just to offer employees raises. Senior management can lead with their vision and strategies in order to instill employee confidence. Leaders can not just assume what factors motivate employees.