There can never be too many discussions about change. It’s constant, it’s inevitable, unexpected at times, but it can be extremely rejuvenating. No matter how many times change occurs in life, expected or not, it can seem as if you are not in control. Unexpected change disrupts a routine, but if we reevaluate the current routine and what opportunities the unexpected change offers then we take control. With a positive outlook, adapting to change provides control and allows the opportunity for personal and professional growth. [Read more…]
Free Chapters From Joan’s Book: Who Took My Pen…Again?
Thank You!
It’s not very often that Office Dynamics can celebrate another book release by Joan but when we do, the amount of support shown is truly amazing. Joan’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed, is set to be released in September, 2018.
As a thank you, we’d like to give you three free chapters from Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen…Again?
So, once again, thank you from the entire Office Dynamics International team and we hope you enjoy reading these chapters.
Chapter 7, Creative Thinker
If you ask a roomful of kindergarteners, “Who here is a creative artist?” every hand will go up. Yet by the time that same question is asked in middle school, less than half will still raise their hands. What changed?
We are all created to be creative. And being creative adds value every day. However, within each of us is also a highly developed critic. This critic evaluates and judges what we plan, think, do, envision. When we harshly judge our “product,” the result as well as future ensuing ideas, concepts, and vision, suffers. Soon our creativity shrivels.
Many of us lose that “free spirit” creative thinking. Because we encounter results that may be different or varied from our dream, we give up.
Chapter 11, Invest (in yourself)
When we think of “investment” we automatically think of dollar signs. Don’t limit yourself to such a small portion of what investing in you means. To invest in you means to believe in you. To pick up a book on a subject you want to learn more about, taking a class at the gym, volunteer at your local soup kitchen – you discover more about yourself by taking the time to step back from routine living to do these types of things, such as to set a goal and attain it.
In these current times of uncertainty, more than ever before people have leaned toward the entrepreneurial mindset, but in fact, we always need to be seeking ways to grow ourselves, whether in a recession or not. We should always act upon what it is we believe in at all times!
Chapter 13, Lead
Administrative professionals and executive assistants often see themselves in their support roles as being “non-leaders.”Nothing, however, could be further from the truth!
You may not be the CEO or VP of the company, but you ARE a leader. A senior-level human resources associate once said something profound: she said it was the administrator’s job to make the job important. Each administrator in your organization needs to raise her sights to elevate the career so that she, and others who follow, can grow and become better in their skills.
Leading is investing; you can lead others by investing in them.
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Intentional Word Choice: Did You Write “Feel” When You Meant “Believe”?
Much of the spoken language slides into our writing, but at times the words we say aren’t the exact fit for what we mean. Check your intention every time!
Consider these sentences from an article about education:
- How many principals do what they feel will win approval?
- The public feels certain people shouldn’t be teaching.
It’s COOL to be an Administrative Professional
It’s COOL to be an Administrative Professional because you have a pulse on how people feel. It seems that most people in a workplace confide in administrative professionals. How many times have your executive’s direct reports talked to you in confidence? Or how many just talk to you about how they feel about a project — or changes taking place in the company? [Read more…]
Word Alert! Pompous Phrases Can Set an Arrogant Tone
With the spoken word, we have the privilege of adding voice intonation, hand gestures, and emotion with our vocal cords. That doesn’t happen as easily in writing. You might leave readers guessing about your intended meaning and risk setting a tone that can be misconstrued.
Does your writing come across as arrogant? Are you using pompous phrases? To avoid confusion, consider dropping the following idioms and phrases from your writing altogether. Not only will you convey your thoughts more directly, but your writing will gain clarity. [Read more…]
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