Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

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. (for

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Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Why should we hire you? Try to relay this type of question to some part of your past jobs.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Try venting to someone you confide in. Taking a few slow, deep breaths in between can also help. Try removing yourself from the situation by taking a short walk. Exercise can do wonders. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Your new employer is not expecting you to know everything right away and it is in everyones best interest that you proceed cautiously at first until you know the ropes. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

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. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. It puts you in the right frame of mind for what you are doing and then you can get down to business. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. What about your work space? (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. He suggested four so I went with three for everyone and for some appetizers only two and it was more than enough.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. If you have ever worked in a cube you will know what I mean. I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. For instance, I am horrible at collating. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and it is true, you can tell a lot by someones eyes so if you are not looking at me I wonder what you dont want me to know about you. Other handshakes felt like they were trying to break mine. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. i.e. My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&#

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. Having the right people in the right job is a good combination and makes for a productive team. The same can be said for employees. There is nothing worse than having someone in the wrong job. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I fill it out from start to finish and each day check what needs to be done and where I am at. No surprises! Choose New. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. I find communicating with your boss about how you are following up and what system you are using will help in how you work together as a team. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We used to have every twice a year, once a year, whatever, HR would email all the leadership teams so all the managers from all the different departments and stuff, and say okay, it’s review time and everybody gets an email of the most up–to–date review form and all that stuff. It’s a little different. We used to do that.

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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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My question is regarding social etiquette: I recently started working in a very small company that is very successful; I attribute this to the fact that we hire only the best (we have people from Google, Facebook, Yahoo, etc.). The EA's only direct reports are interns or other assistants. I hope my perspective can help you.

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