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When is it too soon—or too late—to thwart bullying?

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Each month we feature a question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s Admin Pro Forum. Please enjoy engaging in a conversation about this month’s question.

Question: “I’ve told myself that if my boss takes a very bullying tone to me again, I’ll speak up about it. But in the heat of the moment, I tend to weaken and not defend myself from it. If I confront him directly, should I come back to his office sometime after it’s over and we’ve both settled down, or deal with the issue right away and risk an escalating argument? Should I report his actions to someone immediately after it happens, or should I wait till I cool down so I get a better perspective and have notes? It’s not so much a question of if I try to put an end to what I think is bullying; it’s when.” – Anonymous Admin

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Would you feel comfortable taking a ‘well day’?

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Each month we feature a question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s Admin Pro Forum. Please enjoy engaging in a conversation over this month’s question.

Question: “Once or twice a year, I wake up and just really, really don’t feel like going to work. But it feels like the system is set up to make us lie about our absences if they’re not illness-related or scheduled well in advance. Does anyone work in a place where you feel free to tell your boss, ‘Not today, sorry, it’s been rough recently and I need a mental health break?’ How often do other admins escape for a day, and do they feel the need to be less than honest about it?” – Jane, Departmental Aide

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5 Common Writing Mistakes to Watch Out For

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by Barbara McNichol

What can professional editors tell you about improving your business writing? Consider these five mistakes every conscientious administrator should watch out for as you craft and revise your messages (especially your emails and marketing copy).

Mistake #1: Addressing readers as readers (plural) rather than a single key person whose interest you want to capture. Reading is a solitary pastime that occurs one person at a time. The fix? Keep a single interested person in your target audience top of mind as you write. [Read more…]

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Is it ok to leave the office for lunch?

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Each month we feature a question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s Admin Pro Forum. Please enjoy engaging in a conversation over this month’s question.

Question:“I’m starting to feel a little natural pressure to eat lunch at my desk—not because I’m so busy, and not because anyone’s recommended it, but just because there are so many people around me who do it, and I get the feeling that when I leave the building for lunch, there’s the perception that I’m not quite as dedicated as others are. Simply staying in my cubicle seems to give off the impression that I’ve never broken stride, even though I’m simply eating and browsing the web. Has anyone else felt this way? Do you think you gain points somehow when you stay desk-bound (but idle) at lunch as opposed to heading out?” – Maeve, Publishing Admin

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Navigating Change with Courtney Clark – Free Webinar For Administrative Professionals

free_webianrs_for_administrative_assistantsYou’ve heard of personality profiles and assessments like Myers-Briggs and DISC. But did you know that there are personality types that relate specifically to change? Probably not. Imagine knowing not just your unique change style, but also the absolute best, research-proven strategies to master change as quickly as possible. Courtney will show us how to navigate change in a healthy way to lead to greater happiness and success.

As an assistant, you are constantly dealing with change and often have to adapt to whatever comes your way, whether it is changing your executive’s calendar or travel, or immediately responding to a crisis. Often assistants feel like they have no power when it comes to change. Most of the time it is someone else dictating the change. Imagine if you could maintain personal power and a sense of control during times of transition?

Courtney Clark certainly knows about change. Courtney overcame monumental health obstacles starting at the early age of 26. She was a presenter at the Office Dynamics 2015 conference where she amazed everyone with her story and “detour” philosophy. Office Dynamics is excited to bring Courtney back to this year’s 24th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she will present Changing Lanes: Learn Your Change Style and Use It To Your Advantage.

You’re invited to join us for a free webinar where Joan Burge will explore the topic of change with Courtney. Together, Courtney and Joan will address the following questions to help you learn how to navigate change in a world of acceleration:

• How are we wired to think about change?
• What are the 3 personality types when it comes to change?
• What are the pros and cons of the 3 types? Are any of them worse?
• Can we change our “type” and should we?
• What do we do to get more successful at navigating change?
• What are the 3 strategies to help us connect despite change?

Leverage your change style and better manage the constantly shifting demands of work!

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