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‘Nice to Meet You’: The Art of Being Introduced

Success

10 rules of introduction etiquette So, do you want to nail that next introduction? If so, these are the 10 rules of introduction etiquette you need to remember: 1. Follow up—quickly—to show good introduction etiquette. Introduction etiquette means that you adapt your schedule to theirs—don’t expect the other way around.

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

Success

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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Emotional Intelligence for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

I am confident in my skills and aware of my weaknesses. This, in turn, has gotten me invited to the table, as an active participant, confidant, and leader. What it means to be a World Class Assistant™: You’re a career-minded administrative professional looking to build powerful partnerships with your executive(s) and organization.

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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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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Organization skills. Top Assistants List Qualities Of A Great Assistant. Good communication 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.

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Communication Skills That Have Impact…Choose The Right Medium

Office Dynamics

The only way to develop a sure confidence is to study the mediums of communication, the purpose and the relationships. For example, a co-worker’s bereavement; a vendor’s terminal illness; someone’s adoption or job promotion; a billing inquiry; a credit request on your account; inquiring for information on a job posting; and so much more.

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Interview Poem

Laughing all the Way to Work

You're going on an interview, whether by choice or necessity You have to go in with confidence, and being prepared is the key When they say, "Tell me about yourself", that’s not the time to babble Don't talk about your kids and spouse or your financial trouble You could be asked things like, "What have you learnt from your mistakes?"