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5 Positive Practices to Reduce Stress in a Team

Worxbee

In staff meetings, highlight an employee “win” that aligns with company goals. Squashing gossip enhances collaboration Gossip, more than most vices, can hinder collaboration. It’s in the best interest of the executive to squash gossip culture and even rumors themselves before they spread among the team. Give gifts.

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

Success

For example, over the course of my career I’ve occupied the role of Fixer and Friend at times, but the Fighter is my go-to theme.). You might, for example, decide that you have a Fixer culture, which will inform what kinds of culture-wide communication and behavior you should focus on changing. No example is too small.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. These are all examples of avoiding work without the use of technology. These are all examples of avoiding work without the use of technology. An example would be an employee avoiding important work on a day where they didn’t get much sleep the night prior.

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8 Ways to Improve Your Attitude

Ian's Messy Desk

Tell yourself every day that you are an outstanding person capable of achieving your goals. Define your goals. Your subconscious mind grabs on to defined and written goals. List three short-term and three long-term goals. Set a deadline for each goal and outline the steps you will take to reach your goals.

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Highlights from Annual Conference Speaker Presentations

Office Dynamics

Self -awareness - What are your career goals? For example, don't lower yourself to participate in office gossip. Jennifer challenged us to use handwriting more often, and especially when writing down goals and mission statements. "Do you manage your career or are you letting other people or the winds of change manage it?

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

I’m not suggesting you become a doormat but be willing to put in an extra hour or two when needed, for example in a crisis. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. If your Boss asks your opinion, for example on how to restructure the team or deal with a difficult situation, be ready.

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Bold Strategies to Create a Balanced and Harmonious Life – Jennifer Lier

Office Dynamics

For example, don’t lower yourself to participate in office gossip. Jennifer challenged us to use handwriting more often, and especially when writing down goals and mission statements. When you are truly objective and honest you can love and accept everything about you, warts and all. Carry yourself with leadership, boldly.

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