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Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants

Office Dynamics

During a Facebook Live event Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, had discussed her Naughty and Nice List for Assistants. Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). ©Copyright Office Dynamics International 2018. Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Special guest appearance by Melia! </ifram

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

Success

Celebrity gossip. They’re internal before they’re external. Copyright © 2022 by Joshua Becker. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment. Flash sale—take advantage now! An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. News of a tragedy that just took place on the other side of the world.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 July, 2009 Psst! I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

Professional Assistant Blog

Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. This will make it easier for the reader to follow the chain of e-mails. Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc., Tel: 905-820-9909, Email Salutations, [link] , (accessed October 22, 2007) (Used with permission) Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc.,

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How To Avoid Being A Toxic Person: 13 Simple Tips

Brilliantly Better

Don’t Gossip Talking behind other people’s back is like putting your exhaustion pipe to somebody else door, while pretending you’re looking in a different direction. ’ Even people who avoid gossiping don’t realise that talking bad about yourself makes you believe it eventually. Great post. Stay Motivated!

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