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3 principles to building — and keeping — a great relationship with a mentor

Ideas.Ted

I learned to always provide the mentor with at least one bit of information that she/he wouldn’t have had otherwise. After each interaction, I’d send both an email and a handwritten thank-you note within 24 hours, and mention the specific bit of advice that had seemed most valuable. (If Don’t just send an email to Mr. Jordan.

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Unemployed? Maybe it’s Time to Be Your Own Boss

Tips From T. Marie

Did you know that Microsoft, FedEx, General Electric and Revlon all began in recession or depression economies? Feel free to email me to learn more. ). Other states will help with the cost of training and things like having your website built. Worried about starting a business in a down economy? Don’t be.

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How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper

Stephanie LH Calahan

Keep reading to learn more about the great product and how you can win. “ In 2011 we launched the most recent version of Contact Keeper in Small, Medium, and Large sizes and refills for each size in Office Depot and FedEx Office stores. Any big lessons learned? Have you always been organized or did you have to learn it?

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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. I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions.

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. 411 Look Up 411.ca