Keeping up with your reading list
Staying on top of the administrative profession and your industry is a daunting task. Several tools can help with storing an article until later when you have spare time to read:
Year: 2011
Probe for the real reason
When someone rejects your ideas, don’t just accept his first explanation. Politely ask, “In addition to that, what other concerns do you have?” That enables you to craft a better response or proposal.
Navigating BIG Word documents
There are two view attributes and a shortcut that can make it a snap to navigate around your really large and complex documents. The proper use of heading styles is required for one of these and is always a good idea in complex documents.
1-Minute Strategies: Jan. ’11
Pay attention to first impressions—the ones you’re making on others … Steel your resolve by clenching a muscle … Increase productivity by keeping one to-do list … Optimists find jobs more easily than their peers and are more likely to be promoted …
Your job: everything
Eliminate “death-wish” phrases such as “I’ve never done that before” or “That’s not my job.” If you don’t know how to do something, learn or partner with someone who does.