Success

MAY 31, 2022

An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. Celebrity gossip. Our newer tech- and media-based distractions are actually just add-ons to many of the old diversions that have plagued humanity for countless generations, like having mixed-up priorities or viewing ourselves and other people in unhelpful ways.

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Success

MAY 16, 2022

Elihu Burritt, working all day in a blacksmith’s shop, had little opportunity for education, yet through his industry and love of reading and study, he became one of the greatest linguists in the world, and won for himself the honorable sobriquet of “the learned blacksmith.” The mere acquisition of facts is not the acquisition of power.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

In other situations, I’ve seen team members who don’t hold up their end of things, causing their colleagues to feel frustrated and put-upon as they struggle to fill in the gaps. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. Remember that you’re all in this together.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

We can learn from their loving fearlessness to look life squarely in the face and tell it like it is. Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. In challenging times, ask for help.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

When you’re in charge, your opinion simply takes up more space than that of others, whether you intend it to or not. Describing your team as a family also sets up a very confusing mixed reality because you can’t fire a member of your family, but you absolutely have to be able to fire an employee who isn’t pulling their weight.

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On The Job

JULY 19, 2013

Even if you think it’s harmless gossip such as, “Did you see what Kim Kardashian wore the other day? you don’t want to give even a hint that you might be a gossip. While office politics and gossiping are part of any workplace, in the early days you’ve got to be careful not to give anyone any ammunition to use against you.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

By taking the time to listen more to this new co-worker, I learned that she was very nervous about the new job, afraid she wouldn't get up to speed fast enough. So, that caused her to ask overly-personal questions since she thought learning as much about someone as fast as she could would help her "fit in" right away.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Read on to learn more about the causes of procrastination and how you can stop it in its tracks. Each type is unique, as they each have unique incentives and adverse effects, so let’s learn more about each. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. The Different Ways to Procrastinate at Work. Offline procrastination.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 15, 2014

As the economy improves, many people are starting new jobs and learning how to work for a new company and a new boss. Gossip about your old job in the first week and you may be seen as immature. This will show others that you''re eager to learn, and will keep you from seeking information that was already provided to you.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2013

Learn how competing firms differ from your company and if they offer the same products or services. Resist the temptation to gossip or complain. You can support your leader by carrying out an effective, timely follow-up system. Keep accurate records and files; tracks times for follow-up. Know your competition.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 16, 2017

Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. Things like gossiping about others. These things may not feel like much in the moment, but they add up over time. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 29, 2007

As the race heats up for the presidential nomination, it’s a good time to remember that politics isn't confined to just those running for office. What workplace hasn’t seen people choose up sides, putting their support behind certain people while working to undermine others? Don’t gossip. Seek win-win solutions. del.icio.us.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

After all, your attitude shows up everywhere: In your words, your tone of voice, even your physical look. Now, whenever that person asks you to do something you: a) Immediately come up with an excuse about why you can’t do it. She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking.

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Energage

AUGUST 22, 2016

They gossip around the watercooler. They show up to work. As a CEO of a global oil company once remarked after viewing the WorkplaceDynamics’ survey results, “I’ve learned more in the past half hour about this company than I’ve learned in the past three years.”. They wish they were anywhere but at work.

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On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

My friends in college used to tease me because they said when someone walked into a room, I looked them up and down, from head to toe. It's ingrained in us, and even though I was more obvious about it when I was younger, I know that I still "size" someone up -- especially when meeting for the first time. Garfinkle , a career coach.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. Put your hand up to help where you can. If you work in the markets, keep an eye on the key financial headlines.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

She has always shown up as herself and for that she can proudly say her success has been built through complete authenticity. And I learned the ins and outs of pretty much being an office assistant and business came to, you know, fell into that. So worked my way up from there, I held five c suites at the age of 20.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2012

There are all kinds of cliques and gossip. Sure, it’s important to stand up for yourself and be assertive, but you still have to be respectful and professional and well…nice. A co-worker asks for your help learning a new computer program but you really don’t have the time. Sometimes, the office can feel like high school.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day. Shut up : Listen more than you speak. Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time.

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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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On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2011

Often, that means doing something as simple as showing up for work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, decked out in professional garb with an attitude to match, he says. This can mean everything from making sure you contribute your portion to the office coffee fund to refusing to gossip about co-workers. Being a go-getter. Stepping forward.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

I swear I’ve seen some of these notes before…Like the one an “anonymous” officemate left in the break room of my old office: “Adults pick up after themselves. You’re not fooling anyone into thinking it’s just a friendly heads-up message. He’ll learn not to mess with me…”. No one here is your mother. Please do your own dishes.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2012

To honour her on this fabulous jubilee weekend, here are some things I think we can all learn from the Queen! Know when to stand up for yourself. If you think of how much confidential information, gossip and scandal she must have been privy to over the years I can only imagine what stories her biography would contain.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 25, 2010

Here are the five things you should consider stop doing to free up more time or more focus toward productivity: [ A workbook to Develop the problem-solving skills of employees: The A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind ]. They not only eke out positive energy out of you but they also tend to breed office gossip.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

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. 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. Whats next?

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Eat Your Career

MAY 24, 2011

Keeping it all bottled up will only escalate your emotions. This is a skill I learned when I became a coach. This is not a gossip fest or a vent session. Either learn to live with it or move on. Or is it possible he’ll leave soon and you’ll end up with a new (better) boss?? Design the Alliance. Your boss is a jerk.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I did Media Studies at university and when I finished I tried to look for a job in media but didn’t quite succeed so I ended up working as an administrator for Deloitte in London from there I have worked my way through a number of positions and now I am an executive assistant for the COO of Torus Insurance, which is an Insurance company in London.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I did Media Studies at university and when I finished I tried to look for a job in media but didn’t quite succeed so I ended up working as an administrator for Deloitte in London from there I have worked my way through a number of positions and now I am an executive assistant for the COO of Torus Insurance, which is an Insurance company in London.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Do you feel jittery each time you receive a task that needs to be completed yesterday? Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Then yesterday I came across a similar post , claiming that the pursuit of productivity has ended up out of control. It’s understandable this has come about.

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2007

What if the CEO showed up for the midnight shift and brought in pizza so that workers could take a break and talk to him about their concerns? Don't interrupt when someone else is talking, don't gossip and don't exclude anyone. This goes beyond just saying "please" and "thank you." Ask questions. Don't blame.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What trips people up? 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 puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things.

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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). Leadership potential is quite different, since you can move up within the company quite quickly, as opposed to a smaller firm, where it might be family run. You don’t want to end up looking for another job.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip. It also can be about exchanging professional information and learning about industry trends. That’s a view shared by Trish McFarlane, human resources business partner for St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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Success

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Aoki’s face lit up when he told me this story over a Zoom call during his European tour. When his father, Japanese restaurateur and wrestler Rocky Aoki, died in 2008, Aoki wanted to learn more about the cancer that killed him. Aoki learned how to sing and play guitar and drums. He turned to reading to try to find answers. “I

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

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. Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. Tell her no, you’re tied up! So quit it.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

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. Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. Tell her no, you’re tied up! So quit it.

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