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Category: Personal Development
They asked for it; they got it!
“If one word can be used to characterize the new career,” says Barbara Moses, “it is ‘self-reliance.'” She says you must assume that every aspect of your work can improve, network outside of your circle and look for gaps to fill in your company. Here’s how.
White lies at work?
One in five people admits to lying at work at least once a week. That’s according to a CareerBuilder.com survey. Why do they lie?
Books that are worth your time
You could write a book, right? Well that’s what these authors did—about their admin work. What are you reading these days? Have you read any of these buzz-worthy business books—or others? Give us something to talk about…
Which of your talents need updating?
You’re admired for having the memory of an elephant and the innate ability to put people at ease. But are your skills the ones that employers consider top priority? Do they mesh with changing economic and work environments? If not, hone new talents that will set you apart from the crowd. Start by asking yourself […]
Build a network of helping hands
Admins are helping one another take their careers to the next level. How? With professional development programs created by and for admins.
Do you need more ‘think time’?
Think: Do you remember what your New Year’s Resolution was? And more important, have you kept your resolution(s)? Finding time to think is important for a healthy mind and body. After the mad rush of the holiday season, many of us expected the whirling-dervish feeling of struggling to balance work and home life to end. But has it?
Recall names with Look, Snap, Connect
Never forget a person’s name again. Sound like a pipe dream? Not if you use Gary Small’s Look/Snap/ Connect technique. “The major reason we forget people’s names, sometimes only seconds after being introduced, is that we are not truly paying attention,” says Small, author of The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain […]
Easy ways to stay well and stress-free
“Small, ongoing conflicts” increase by three to five times the chances that you’ll come down with a stress-related illness. So, take these “small, ongoing steps” to reduce stress at work and at home … and keep yourself healthy:
Surviving that stupid mistake
You’re mortified to discover that the key numbers you gave your boss for his big client pitch earlier today were flat-out wrong. How do you minimize the damage to your reputation? Follow these 3 steps.