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“I work for a higher level executive than you do.” “My ideas are so much better than hers.” “I’m given a higher dollar amount on
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Self-Improvement . . . Meeting New People
Dear Monday Motivators, Well, I’m happy to say our big annual conference for administrative excellence was successful. If you missed it, we’ll soon have
Self-Improvement . . . Commit to One Learning Event
Happy Monday Motivators! Well, I am extremely motivated as I approach this week as it is our 20th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. I am
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Problems. Ugh! Despite our best efforts as administrative assistants, problems pepper our work week. They are simply part of the mix. It’s what we do
LEADERSHIP: Believe It or Not!
Administrative and Executive Assistants Are Leaders. When I say “Leader” do you think in response to that statement, “Me!” or ‘Who, me?”Okay, Administrative Professionals, this
Persuasion Skills – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Persuasion skills for the administrative assistant. It was Desmond Tutu who stated, “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” There are a lot of people
Administrative/Clerical: Best Tips for Dealing With the Worst Managers
Dealing with bad managers can be an emotional drain. Workplace conflict rarely stays in the office; the argument may not follow you home, but residual
Showcasing Your Talents
Dear Monday Motivators, I hope you enjoyed the last weekend of August. I’m sure many of you were involved in getting kids back to school,
Career Decisions
Happy Monday! Throughout your career, you will have to make decisions. Decisions about whether to take a promotion, move to a more interesting but lateral
