4 Google Doc time savers
Work smarter when you use Google Docs. Here are some hacks that can save you time and frustration.
Office feuds: Sink your career in seconds
Q: âI feel that I have been betrayed by one of my peers. âChuckâ and I are both senior vice-presidents, reporting to the president of our company. In a recent executive team meeting, Chuck stated that an employee in my department has been intercepting and reading the presidentâs email for several months. Chuck has apparently known this for some time, but instead of telling me privately, he chose to throw me under the bus by revealing it in front of our boss. After this humiliating betrayal, Iâm not sure how to act around Chuck. Should I just speak to him when we have to work together and ignore him the rest of the time?â Infuriated
What it takes to be great
One of Lisa Olsen’s favorite topics to discuss with assistants is the art and science of personal mastery. At the core of personal mastery is self-awareness.
10 seeds of hardy engagement
Whether youâre blogging to support a cause, share a hobby, market a business, or other reasons, reader engagement is an important part of that landscape. To grow a lasting audience, plant these ten seeds in your mind garden …
Hand sanitizers: A great addition to supply cabinet
Among your boxes of paper clips, Sharpie pens and seldom-used rubber bands, perhaps you should stock a dozen or two of travel-size hand sanitizers for your staff.
1-Minute Strategies: July ’18
When it comes to screens, bigger is better … Learn management skill from the best
Drop the gavel–nobody likes a workplace judge
If you recognize yourself in any of the following scenarios, it’s time to learn to deal with others’ quirks and maximize your relationships.
A sample calendar for your new hire onboarding program
You have much less time than you think to make a good impression. So how are you going to do it?
Are they trapped? Keep ’em fed
Don’t scrimp on food when conducting a presentation that lasts two hours or more. A hungry audience is a distracted audience, and the goal should be to remove all possible distractions.
Admins’ top 3 timesaving shortcuts
Most timesaving âsecretsâ are the best practices youâve been hearing about since the advent of paper clips. The trick is, you have to try them out to discover whether they match your work style. And then you have to stick with them to gain the benefits. Here are three timesaving secrets recommended by administrative professionals: