Productivity Bits

JUNE 25, 2010

Stop Replying To Emails You’re CC’d In. The fact that you are on the cc tells you that your are provided the copy of that email for your reference. Many still don’t get the concept of the cc (copy) in an email. They not only eke out positive energy out of you but they also tend to breed office gossip.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking. Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. Email this to a friend? Take a step back and look at your actions.

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On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

Instead of bragging how you're the only one able to handle a certain customer, send an email to a boss noting how you used strategies suggested in a recent industry article to deal effectively with an unhappy patron. That's a problem in American business climates where you must learn to call attention to your contributions.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

He’ll learn not to mess with me…”. The problem then snowballs and there’s a bunch of unsaid animosity that comes out in snippy emails and rude comments and eye rolling and gossip and anonymous notes. You may have to try a few times, but eventually they’ll learn that they aren’t hiding anything. Email this to a friend?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

To explore corporate food solutions or place a catering order, visit ezcater.com. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. So yeah, you can email me on there.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Avoid people that gossip, you will only get yourself deeper into negativity. Expand your mind.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2012

There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. A co-worker asks for your help learning a new computer program but you really don’t have the time. You aren’t always going to agree, so you’ll need to learn to make compromises. Email this to a friend? Sometimes, the office can feel like high school. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Comment by Frank on May 17, 2010 @ 9:59 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Eat Your Career

MAY 24, 2011

This is a skill I learned when I became a coach. Do you like email, phone or in-person conversation best?). This is not a gossip fest or a vent session. Either learn to live with it or move on. Email this to a friend? You’re looking for someone who cares about you but won’t be afraid to challenge you if needed.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! This is doubly important for parents, as children learn by watching what parents do, not by listening to what parents tell them to do while doing something different themselves. I was back in Nevada that same night – I got in around 6:45.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! This is doubly important for parents, as children learn by watching what parents do, not by listening to what parents tell them to do while doing something different themselves. I was back in Nevada that same night – I got in around 6:45.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’ve only been in this role for a month so I’m learning lots at the moment and also getting involved in marketing so it is exciting. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip. Why did you decide to write a blog? Well I’ve always loved writing.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’ve only been in this role for a month so I’m learning lots at the moment and also getting involved in marketing so it is exciting. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip. Why did you decide to write a blog? Well I’ve always loved writing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

As children, we learn about the world by making associations to remember words and shapes and names of things. We learn that not all apples are red and “no” certainly doesn’t have to mean disappointment. We learn that being sweet doesn’t always equate with generosity. It helps us make sense of our environment. I love people.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world. Take care, Patricia Posted on 13 September, 2007 8:01 PM Richard Rinyai Hi Patricia, I agree!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. And it’s better to make all your mistakes now when you are young so you have time to learn and not repeat the same mistakes when you are at a more critical juncture in your career. Many apologies for a later than usual response.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. This break from ringing phones, a constant stream of visitors, pinging emails, and all sorts of stimuli will allow you to breathe, sit, and "meditate" for 5 minutes. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

As soon as you get an email or piece of paper, deal with it. If I flag it for later I at least say I got their email. In all emails with other assistants we started referring to our bosses by initials only. LOL I don’t divulge because I don’t have any and it’s not good to gossip. This is part 3.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

I had a big learning curve going into it and I didnt know any of the other assistants so I felt all alone with my challenges. The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

The worst time to write an email is when you are angry. 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. This happens with e-mail as well. My boss calls these types of e-mails "crankograms."

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Share what you have learned with your boss. Putting the asterisk makes sure it is first on my list. There are many other things you can do with rules so take the time to check them out and feel your way around. It will be worth the effort. Most executives I know want the help and this would be a great way of organizing them.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 4, 2010

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. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. Well, I dont. Great post.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Small tasks that may imply you are spending your time are constant mail checking, gossiping with your work mates, being in your kids play checking your iPhone. Leisure: Guitar Playing, Programming, Drawing, Reading, learning Icelandic. You should not spend your time in small tasks: Spending is here the key word. Well, I dont.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Small tasks that may imply you are spending your time are constant mail checking, gossiping with your work mates, being in your kids play checking your iPhone. Leisure: Guitar Playing, Programming, Drawing, Reading, learning Icelandic. You should not spend your time in small tasks: Spending is here the key word. Well, I dont.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 22, 2010

The Attitude: The tango community can be quite the political, social, and gossip mega circle. In other words, it is possible to take on an attitude of being above the beginner dancers when you learn a few steps. Tim Ferris: Smash fear, Learn anything Reply 10 Luke March 23, 2010 at 7:59 am What a great comparison. Well, I dont.

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 6, 2010

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. Did you learned something? Rewind and start over. It will help both of us to get something out of this interaction.

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