The essential qualities of every admin
In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (April 22-26), we’re sharing readers’ thoughts on the three traits they felt were essential to being an excellent admin.
Year: 2013
Want to be happier? 6 habits to adopt
The only true measure of your success is how happy you are, says sales expert Geoffrey James, who offers six simple habits that can help you be happier.
Speak like you mean business
When you talk, do people listen? Sure they do, but are they hearing your great ideas, or are they distracted by your personal speech patterns? Take a few minutes to conduct a quick speech audit.
To stay hopeful, move slowly toward the exit
Q: “The owner of our business is an extreme micromanager. Every decision, no matter how small, must be made by him. After four years of this, I’ve concluded that I will never be happy here. There will never be any opportunities for professional growth or creativity. The obvious solution is to leave, but finding another job may be difficult. Do you think I should stay or go?” Undecided
The magic of destructible email
People often forget that email messages last forever and can be forwarded to any number of people. There are services, though, that allow you to send a message with a limited lifespan, which come in handy when you have sensitive messages that you don’t want shared.
How to give feedback to the boss
While it could be bad for your career to point out every misstep your boss makes, you’re more likely to get a boost if you can kindly communicate constructive criticism when he really needs it, says writer and entrepreneur Jennifer Winter. She offers three tips to help you make sure any feedback you offer your boss is both diplomatic and productive.
No more Google Reader … now what?
Google Reader, Google’s service for viewing blogs through an RSS feed, is shutting down July 1. Where does that leave you if you’re a fan of Google Reader? Here’s a list of possible alternatives suggested by Alan Henry at Lifehacker.
Make some real progress
List the three biggest problems you’re facing at work today. Are any of them the same challenges you were facing a year ago? If so, the time is now to knock them off the list.
How to work more efficiently
Every boss loves an efficient worker, says Adria Saracino, head of outreach at digital marketing agency Distilled. She has five tips to help you up your efficiency and impress your boss.
Can you decode these terms?
FYI, the CEO wants the HR and IT reports ASAP. We rely on thousands of acronyms and initialisms, and in many cases, one set of letters can have a wide variety of meanings. Here’s a test of some of the most common office terms.