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Acting the part.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I didn't have much choice except to sink or swim and I dog paddled with all my might and stayed afloat and got better at it and recently was able to give a webinar on Taking Effective Meeting Minutes. The first time I ever spoke professionally, I had made up my mind that I wanted to try it, but had never had the opportunity.

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5 Things Every Meeting Management Guru Does

Melissa Peoples

Also, take time to share your own "pain points" concerning meeting management and get a clear understanding of what kind of structure and tools they use to ensure successful meetings. When you are required to juggle a lot of moving pieces, it is essential to avoid gathering agenda topics, content, deck versions, and minutes via email.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

However, every type of minutes will always serve the same purpose at a very high level and will always capture – who was there; what was said; and what the actions were. However, I must point out, no one can actually teach you how to write minutes, nor did anyone teach me. So, start reading!

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

And always checking up on you. 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. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Did you do this? Did you do that?

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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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. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart.

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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. The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? (Or Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. They could see something in me, that I couldnt.