War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing … except a scam opportunity
The war in Ukraine has provided a new opening for con artists to steal identity information and bilk money from generous Americans. Hereâs how to minimize that risk.
The art of juggling multiple managers
Changes in the workforce have demanded that many businesses cut down some administrative staff. That leaves those remaining with a lot more on their plates. If this is your jobâor it becomes your jobâhereâs a little guidance to avoid getting pulled in too many directions.
âReinvention is just one good idea awayâ
After a miserable year, Kristen Coffield turned to her culinary roots and started with the one thing she could control: food that can dial down stress, increase energy and aid in our restorative rest. Here is her advice to budding entrepreneurs.
Where did the time go?
For many admins, the thought of spending as much time analyzing the time it takes to do their work as it does to actually do the work is very frustrating indeed. Fortunately, there are several tech tips in this issue to help.
3 tips for exporting Google and Outlook Calendar data
Exporting Google Calendar data, and your own and othersâ Outlook calendar data.
Excel: Wrangling rogue dates
Q. In a spreadsheet with a date column, some dates look fine, but others are left-justified for some reason. What might be causing this and how do I fix it?
Key websites for execs who need ideas
The internet is so vast, finding useful tools for your executive can be an overwhelming endeavor. It helps when you can get some solid recommendations, especially by a pro who knows what theyâre talking about. Here is a list of some valuable sites from Medium.comâs Jenn Leach, a self-professed âtotal course junkie, online tool and resource junkie.â
You did it! You quit! Now what?
If youâve given notice, youâll be sticking around for a bit, tying up loose ends and possibly helping to train your replacement. Some things to keep in mind.
Get on stage to highlight your excellence
Imagine getting up on stage with the safety of knowing that the focus isnât necessarily on you.
Enjoy your glory days as an amateur
The word amateur usually has some suggestive associations. It says to us: beginner, wannabe, inexpert, inauthentic, fledgling, imitation, unprofessional. But the word really means someone engaged in a pursuit for the pleasure of it rather than money. We should hope to keep or rediscover some of that amateur enthusiasm and take it with us on our professional and personal journeys.