Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals. In order to set goals, you have to write them down and then prioritize them. Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks. Do you want to take it to the next level?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   You may come to the same conclusion as Janet, or you may find that your needs are totally different, but you will get a fabulous overview of some of the most popular planning systems today. Have a planning system you love?  Have a planning system you love? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Corinne specializes in Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence, System Intelligence,Team Development, Goal setting/Visioning, Relationship and Communication skills. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? She became such an expert in time and life management that she's been teaching her simple, yet powerful system to others ever since via workshops and keynotes!    The 7 Minute Life System is a fresh and practical approach to managing priorities and getting things done. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   After I posted Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?   After I posted Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?   It took me about 2.75

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!    I decided that I wanted to record a tip every business day and syndicate that audio cast to my various social networks. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action | Main | 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider » Stephanie Hosts Jill Hively: What’s for Dinner? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? New Years Resolution: Use a to-do list or task tracking system! - [link] - Cathy Sexton shares some great thoughts on to-do systems.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system. So, this answer is based on my experimentation with the two main tools the question above refers to - a planner and a tickler file system. Anchor your system one place or the other, whichever seems most natural to you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.  "  That means you don't have good systems.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Each and every day will pass and you will get closer and closer to your goal. F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Keep it short and simple though. Of course, it doesnt have to be money. Im sure you get the idea. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks. This will help you get to your goal faster. Create a to-do list - This one is so important. Having a to-do list will help you figure out what you need to get done.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Why should we hire you?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Systems that Support Growth You see, while bamboo is known for its speedy growth (once it starts growing up) there is something below the surface that many do not know.   The rhizomes are the organism's growth system.    Your business should have systems too. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   (Go team Purple!)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World | Main | Make Your Resolutions/Goals from a Customer/Client Perspective & Grow Your Business Next Year (The 3 Ss) » Start 2011 off Organized! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years.   When you are picking a system for your planning, think about the various features and pick a tool that you are most likely to USE.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! To-Do list!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   They describe their tool: " With QuickBase, you can create unlimited custom applications to match your unique business processes, and integrate them with your existing systems.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

New Year’s resolutions should be regarded as goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions. If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Once you try to set your goals towards this, you will see how easily and quickly you can become a better you. I didnt go on a fad diet like some people would, since you lose the weight and then gain it back all over again. You have to make a conscious effort to think and feel healthier about yourself.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way.  I suggest that you start trying this system by using only one color. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Get an accountability partner or friend that will keep you going towards your goals.    She has worked with hundreds of clients, and understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were!  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Build your own network! Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." We do not extent this service outside our network.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   You may have categories like, phone calls, finances, networking, paper work, or creative activities.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   We've helped slews of clients implement the software along with other productivity systems as they claimed their Office Miracle ™ !   We've helped slews of clients implement the software along with other productivity systems as they claimed their Office Miracle ™ !

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed. At the height of my furore for being an efficient to-do list completing machine, I was regularly finding work to do. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed | Main | Office Organization - 5 Steps to Setting Up Your Core Systems » Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success (Guest Post: Natalie Dee) Nothing succeeds like success.

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