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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

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.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

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I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too.

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

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I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. How did I do it? " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca