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Dear Debbie: How Do I Tell if I’m Improving Myself at Work or Diluting My Best Qualities?

Success

To me, growth means continuously improving yourself—including your soft skills. For example, tailoring, say, your cellphone etiquette in an executive meeting perhaps isn’t a case of censoring your true self; instead, it’s an example of reading the room and adapting to the situation. These are things all leaders must do.

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How To Post On Social Media About Losing Your Job

Allwork

Before you hit that post button, remember that there is a certain social media etiquette to follow when sharing your job-related thoughts with the world. Before you hit that post button, remember that there is a certain social media etiquette to follow when sharing your job-related thoughts with the world.

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

Success

In The Alter Ego Effect , author Todd Herman suggests that we add another element: creating an alter ego to boost our confidence and skills. This includes ways to develop important social skills, whether you use them online or in person. I fully endorse this book so that everyone can unlock their potential.

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Communication Skills That Have Impact…Choose The Right Medium

Office Dynamics

For example, a co-worker’s bereavement; a vendor’s terminal illness; someone’s adoption or job promotion; a billing inquiry; a credit request on your account; inquiring for information on a job posting; and so much more. How are your communication skills? Does it make any difference whether you IM or phone someone? Goal/Motive.

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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

If you’re meeting in person on the other side of town, for example, leave early just in case you hit traffic. To help you assess (and enhance) your skill with this crucial maneuver, here’s a short excerpt from my e-book, “Modern Business Etiquette: More than Manners.” . In North America, handshakes are gender neutral.

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Blog-a-Thon Bonus Announcement

Office Dynamics

Example of a Tweet or Facebook Post: This article changed my life [add your favorite article link] #adminblogathon. For those of you who are participating in our blog-a-thon this April we want to give you even more ways to get entered to win. Announcing BONUS entries with social sharing.

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How Assistants Can Use Social Networking

Office Dynamics

It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable! Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Encouragement to participate on Facebook. Social Networking Tips.