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What Does Your "Brand" Advertise?

Office Dynamics

One of the many very valuable lessons I learned at the 2010 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence concerned “personal branding” as taught by Joan Burge in one of the general sessions. My cubicle contained mementos, colorful bric-a-brac, quotes and images that spoke to me, but not about my capabilities.

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What Does Your "Brand" Advertise?

Office Dynamics

One of the many very valuable lessons I learned at the 2010 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence concerned “personal branding” as taught by Joan Burge in one of the general sessions. My cubicle contained mementos, colorful bric-a-brac, quotes and images that spoke to me, but not about my capabilities.

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Reheating Catfish in the Microwave

On The Job

I figure I've burned off at least one of the pieces of pecan pie that I shoved into my face over the holiday (is this what is known as wishful thinking?). Every student deserves a good education and an opportunity to have a fulfilling work life," said NSF Developmental and Learning Sciences Program Director Amy Sussman. del.icio.us.

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Celebrating National Customer Service Week by honoring the best

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It’s no coincidence that National Customer Service Week is celebrated this late on the calendar; it’s the unofficial launch of the biggest shopping experience of the year as the holiday season closes in and shoppers start counting down the days to family and friend celebrations. photo by: William Brawley.

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The R's Of Employee Motivation

Ian's Messy Desk

From corporate cubicles to the factory floor, the collective skills and efforts of people keep your operation going. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need?

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How to exorcise your demons of disorganization

Ian's Messy Desk

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. If you’re on the receiving end of delegation, learn to say no if your schedule is full, or find out what isn’t urgent and leave it for another day. Keep the office door closed.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Reactions: 2comments: Patty said.