Office Organization Success

AUGUST 6, 2010

These are the same issues that EVERY solopreneur faces at some point or other in their business so, in case you missed my presentation, I thought I’d share those challenges and mistakes with you here in the hope that you can learn from them, and also know that you are not alone. . Challenge/Mistake #1 – Creating Balance.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 2, 2010

Mentoring can be one of the most effective means of teaching: inviting someone to learn from the example of another with more experience. Even though things haven’t worked out as you’d hoped, what are you learning from that? Don’t: Don’t give up right away if your protégé initially resists your help. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

Start learning Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner controls the objectives and means of learning. It is a continuous process, often informal, and an important factor in lifelong learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to improve their work performance. Research on-line.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Three of my favourites: 6 – Learn to say “No”. I think that (1) make a daily plan and (6) learn to say “No&# are two that stand out. Planning really enables focus, and saying “No&# frees up time to actually do what was planned. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Or defer it to a later period.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

However, I can’t imagine any discipline where one would be expected to ignored the foundation that has been laid by others as part of their own learning. The Quotations page ( pop-up alert ) – The oldest quotation site on the Web, with more than 25,200 quotations from over 3,000 authors. And sometimes that’s probably true.

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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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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the critical role autonomy and flexibility play in employee satisfaction within the workplace. A lot of people, when they hear that name, they’re like, oh, their ears perk up. So people are fed up. I’m glad you brought up the global context here. I’m all in for that.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

It’s important to learn how and when to say no. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do. Use that time to catch up on work. I’m not saying that you should be selfish and never help anybody out.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

D – Don’t give up and don’t give in. Thomas Edison failed once, twice, more than thrice before he came up with his invention and perfected the incandescent light bulb. Learn as if you’ll live forever. L – Learn to love your self. People should learn the horse attitude and horse sense. Dance as if nobody’s watching.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 26, 2010

Suck it up. Learn from the example of others. It can be as simple as going to a new restaurant for supper, but more likely to be as terrifying as taking up sky-diving. Follow these four steps and pretty soon you’ll unleash your creative thinking and making others sit up and take notice. Don’t be a replica.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Under the strengths’ heading, list: Mental strengths Physical strengths Interpersonal Skills Character traits Categories of knowledge Learned skills Now, under each of the successes’ find three of each type of strength that you used or developed in achieving each success. Find ways to express yourself through your strengths.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Make meetings effective – Managers can spend an average of 17 hours a week in meetings, and that doesn’t include preparation and follow-up time. If you’re holding a meeting, draw up an agenda and circulate it to the staff attending beforehand. Archive Files: store in a filing cabinet or an off-site location.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S. Little What I’ve come to learn is that growth leaders are distinctive not only in their actions, but also in their attributes.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps. Learn to forgive. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky , of the University of California, has conducted considerable research in the area of personal satisfaction. The following eight points summarize her findings.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 23, 2010

They conjure up all kinds of nightmare scenarios as a result of their stage fright : What if I freeze? Like any skill, delivery must be learned. Now comes the difficult part, standing in front of a room full of people and giving the speech. Some people would prefer to dive over a cliff than make a speech.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 7, 2010

Come up with an argument that is reasonable. Learn Public Speaking Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Make sure you have a clear purpose in mind so that the audience will respond in the way you want them to. Search for other sources of information.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Comments Hey Ian, I’m definately linking this up at blogs4God.com for geek reasons … but also I have to comment I found this article a bit amusing in that many of the techniques mentioned I had already learned … while training/studying for an opera singing career.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Add up the total points and check scoring after the jump: 38 – 45 High self-esteem. Comments i find this particular site very interesting because everytime i consult it, i get to learn more about myself. People describe me as a positive person. I understand my attitude towards circumstances controls how I respond to challenges.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

The intellectual – learning and knowledge growth and management. We have to learn how to treat every moment we have on this Earth as a precious commodity. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. The social – developing personal relationships and actively contributing to society. Be it to people or tools.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

We expend energy rushing through the day trying to keep up with ourselves. Learn to say no. Look for ways to free-up time. A few minutes saved here and there can add up to a significant portion of time. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Most of us, at some level, get caught up in the cycle of wanting more. To keep our lives in balance, we need to learn to be content with what we have. When did you start noticing all the newer cars for sale at about the same price you paid for your clunker. The glow wears off and discontent sets in. How does that happen?

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 23, 2010

The lessons learned there, and built upon over time, have proved to be the most useful of my school days. In each grade, every student was expected to give at least one speech to the class over the course of the year. In addition, the school held an annual public speaking competition.

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Success

JANUARY 22, 2023

Or how, according to a 2020 study published by AnitaB.org, women make up just under 29% of the tech workforce. The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. Once you bring new talent in the door, you can’t let up. When you’re trying to lay out the welcome mat, so many things can trip you up.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Unfortunately, many recruiters end up writing a perfect email body but struggle to write a catchy subject line. You have to give time and effort to write a good subject line, or else you'll end up unread, or worse, marked as spam. It ends up giving the wrong impression, and you'll definitely get blacklisted. Keep it short.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

One day she just up and quit. it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. One of the biggest issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace are the lies required to keep up the front that everything is ok. in my experience.

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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. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! Lets grow together! Wednesday, November 25, 2009 What Are You Thankful For?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 11, 2010

You’re not going to eliminate the fear factor, but you can learn to get past the fear. Before standing up to give a presentation, it is a good idea to try to release some of this pent up tension through a simple, unobtrusive isometric exercise. Your fear is energy and you can channel that energy into your speech.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 25, 2010

Do you speak up when you have something to say, or do you hesitate and not say anything? Adapt Your Style to Your Audience : Prepare beforehand and learn what the audience wants to hear or not hear, and how to adapt your style so your message and how you say it connects with them.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 2, 2012

It’s no coincidence that National Customer Service Week is celebrated this late on the calendar; it’s the unofficial launch of the biggest shopping experience of the year as the holiday season closes in and shoppers start counting down the days to family and friend celebrations. photo by: William Brawley.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In 2015, two geographers noticed solar panels popping up on houses in their small US state of Connecticut. But once an early adopter made their choice, the geographers found, a cluster would spring up around them. Together, our actions add up; it’s not just us alone anymore. Would they be in richer homes? What’s “efficacy”?

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

If it is not, learn to accept it rather than experience the frustration comes from trying to change it. Keep a Journal – Instead bottling up your feelings and thoughts express them in a journal, which will provide a sense of relief and could serve as the first step in a more problem-solving process to resolving underlying issues.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 17, 2010

Whether it’s 20 pounds you need to lose, a presentation that has to be made or a skill you need to learn, overcoming “I don’t feel like doing it” is being motivated. Something more important than your comfort and feelings drive you to care for a child. That drive is motivation. rpggm.com) Six Self Motivation Tips To Give Yourself A Boost!

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Don’t give up. One of my favourite cartoons shows the character contemplating Spring, and she says, “Time to go out in the garden to see if the bulbs I didn’t plant, didn’t come up.&# Visit www.reallifecoach.com to learn more. It will happen. Fix it later.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you can't take a vacation, call in sick, take a mental health day, or personal floating holiday if your company offers those. It helps me concentrate and get into the flow of everything.

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Denise Aday

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

But I ran back across it today while in digital clean-up mode and wondered what to do with it. I’ve learned to set clear boundaries and define the ground rules from the very beginning. My policies are spelled out in my contract, which clients must read and sign off on before we begin working together. Very satisfying.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Learn to Communicate With WARMTH Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 22, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Closing up your body profile—becoming smaller—looks like you lack confidence. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). It is a way to catch up and keep the doors of communication open. When I got home I looked up the company.

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