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Pin It. As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. As you can imagine I got quite good at bashing out minutes without much thought behind them but no matter how easy I found writing the minutes the process still took foreve
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We've known for years that our body language can communicate without. words and affect how others see us. We know that as non-verbal communication. However, did you know that your. body language may also change how you see yourself? Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved Wonder Woman. I'd dress up like her even when it wasn't Halloween.
Do keep up. I’m sorry it has been a couple of weeks since my last effervescent erudition. I thought it best to go into hiding for a little while – two reasons.
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This article was inspired by a conversation I had today with a client; in fact this isn’t the first time I’ve had a similar conversation with clients, so I thought I’d share my response to them with you. This client basically said to me, “Tracey, please tell me I don’t have to send a weekly ezine!”. Note: An ezine is another name for a newsletter or electronic newsletter.
In the latest issue of the Superman comic book , Clark Kent quits his job at the Daily Planet and is becoming a freelancer. Clark quits because the Daily Planet is acquired by a media conglomerate that cares more about entertainment than hard news. Kent, who sees his job as an extension of his duties as Superman, doesn't like this. In a melodramatic outburst in the newsroom he says: "the Daily Planet no longer stands for the principles of truth, justice and the American way."
As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. As you can imagine I got quite good at bashing out minutes without much thought behind them but no matter how easy I found writing the minutes the process still took forever.
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As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. As you can imagine I got quite good at bashing out minutes without much thought behind them but no matter how easy I found writing the minutes the process still took forever.
I once read an interesting statistic about how work effects overall life happiness. It basically said that a good job won’t make you happy, but a bad job will make you unhappy. I think this says a lot about how we view jobs. If we hate our work, that frustration and annoyance rules our lives. If we like it, it sometimes goes unnoticed. Think about all the people who quit their jobs thinking that it’s just work that’s bringing them down – only to find that they’re just as unhappy in another job.
As solo-entrepreneurs, we have a lot of stuff that we are supposed to write for our business >> blog posts, articles, web site content, Facebook posts, LinkedIn profiles, ezines, etc. (I'm exhausted just thinking about it.) Have you also noticed that all this writing doesn't usually make you much -- if any -- money? I had the blessing to meet my friend, Madison Avenue copywriter, marketing strategist and all-around creative superstar Lisa Rothstein about a year ago.
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Pin It. Long gone are the days our executive managers fly all over the world attending an hour’s meeting here or there. Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. With the introduction of virtual meetings and teleconferencing people can communicate with each other in different time zones and locations very easily and a great deal cheaper than the c
During a recent free coaching call , one individual asked the following question: “I’ve been employed at the same company for over 10 years. I feel secure in my position but, with all the turmoil in the economy, I guess anything could happen. How can I make sure I’m staying competitive?”. What a great question! I love this kind of proactive thinking.
We've all heard the phrase, "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side." It is a phrase that has been used for years to describe how the average person looks at someone else's life or another situation and thinks it is better than their own. Is the grass greener on the other side? The other day I was listening to the radio and caught Justin Bieber's latest hit right when these lyrics were sung: "But the grass ain't always greener on the other side, It's green
Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Don’t be afraid to display your credentials prominently.
Regular readers know we love pet trends, especially when they relate to the humanization of pets. According to an article in Time Magazine "American consumers are expected to collectively spend $370 million on pet costumes this Halloween. That’s $70 million more than last year, and a 40% increase compared to 2010. The article goes on to point out that 62% of American homes have pets. Only about 34% of American households have children.
For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do. And women are more prone to do mock interviews with those colleagues and friends more than men are. [.].
All of us have had moments when we’ve looked into our closets and said, “I have nothing to wear” and we weren’t being dramatic. Sometimes, the reality is that while we do have things hanging up, we don’t always have just what we need. Take an office wardrobe, for instance. If you’ve recently landed a new job, or you’ve lost some weight or you’re looking to do a bit of “upgrading” for the upcoming season, and if you’re someone who
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I work with solo entrepreneurs and small business owners who are really amazing at what they do and have achieved great success in their business but. have done so at the expense of their personal freedom or well-being and happiness, which makes them feel over-worked and out of balance; or. are limited in terms of growth as their business lacks scalability. The visual I always seem to come back to is a hamster wheel. I remember watching my brother's hamsters when I was young.&#
We, WinWeb, have had multiple job offers on our website for months and months, not a single CV has hit our inbox! Why is that, are unemployed lazy? As a small business owner I don’t want to work with agencies as they charge a lot of money for very little service.
Pin It. Long gone are the days our executive managers fly all over the world attending an hour’s meeting here or there. Don’t get me wrong they still travel for Board meetings and client engagement but they don’t get on a flight simply because there are no alternatives to getting everyone together. With the introduction of virtual meetings and teleconferencing people can communicate with each other in different time zones and locations very easily and a great deal cheaper than the c
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Last week I wrote a blog on minute taking during meetings. It provided quite popular so I thought I’d write a little something on working with Committees in general. The minutes are the end product of a meeting but how do we ensure the meeting itself is well organised, productive and attended by the right people? I’ve worked with quite a few Boards and Committees over the years and have organised some worthwhile meetings and also some useless time wasting meetings so I understand the balance nee
Getting your office in ship shape can be a trying task, but when you try to instill your green sensibilities in the course of the project you may find yourself facing an uphill battle fraught with resistance and setbacks. However, it’s worth a little extra effort to ensure that your office does less harm to the environment. So here are just a few helpful tips to greenify your office even as you clear the clutter and get everyone organized.
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