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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

Success

Celebrity gossip. The truth is, the distractions coming from our phones, computers and other electronic devices are far from being the whole problem when it comes to our getting derailed from the things that matter most to us and the world around us. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

Research presented by psychologist and leadership consultant Robert Hogan to the American Psychological Association showed that 75 percent of employees report their immediate boss as the worst part of their job. We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be.

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How the Pandemic Can Help Your Grow in Your Career

On The Job

You can compliment a colleague on an online presentation via email, or even pick up the phone. Don't be late to meetings (and apologize if you are) and don't monopolize someone's time with your complaints or gossip. Even if you're physically not in a workplace right now, try the dime trick from your home office. Be adaptable.

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How to Repair Bad Relationships at Work

On The Job

then I don't have time to do the necessary fact-checking because people are leaving work and don't want to respond to my emails or phone calls. Try to go beyond a "hello" with this person and perhaps offer a "nice presentation" comment after a meeting. "When I don't get the report until 5 p.m. instead of at 3 p.m., Take action.

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Working with the executive team

Practically Perfect PA

If that is the case you will have even more phone calls, meetings and general engagement with other Directors and top-level members of staff. Don’t gossip, even if the gossip is really good! As assistants most of us will interact with our organisation’s Executive team on a daily if not hourly basis.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. How can you remedy this issue at your organization?

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Power Up Your PowerPoint With Templates!

Professional Assistant Blog

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post Feng Liang I stumbled upon this corporate presentation template at Cone Trees that I can actually use for my work, it wasnt cheesy types that usually come up in the search, so it thought id share :D.