Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 26, 2024

Shares Like Grandma’s Secret Cookie Recipe : If your content is top-notch, it’ll be passed around faster than juicy gossip, expanding your reach exponentially. If you’re a whiz at time management, how about a snazzy, interactive checklist to help them reclaim their calendar? It’s the content that keeps on giving.

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Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The issue is so pervasive that Laura Crandall, author and founder of a management consulting firm, wrote Working with Humans: Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed for Conversations You Never Expected to Have to help others learn how to work with annoying people. It’s true that some people are just not our cup of tea.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Hopefully, you read part 1, Fighting Manager Dragons , where I introduced and explained the topic of office dragons. In case you did not open that issue, you may want to check it out as I discussed employees’ perceptions of manager dragons and tips to success. Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2012

I was recently asked what I thought was the most important aspect of being an executive assistant, having scoured my brain for a smart answer I simply said ‘maintaining a good relationship with your manager’. As with any relationship, the one you have with your manager should be built on respect and trust. They are human too.

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2008

Unfortunately, many companies throw new supervisors into the management waters without a boat or even a life preserver. It’s little wonder that many new managers sink in such conditions. Among the suggestions from experienced managers: • Listen to employees. Ask for help. Set the tone. Do not make promises you can’t keep.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. In the CareerBuilder poll, 37% of respondents reported frequent gossip, while 27% admitted to making the rounds to chat with fellow employees about topics unrelated to work.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2017

I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities. Remember that you’re all in this together. In order for you to “win,” you don’t have to make others “lose.” Everyone needs to understand that, by working together, you’re all better off.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

My parents managed to make it fun. They’re reading celebrity gossip magazines. She brought them into the living room, set up the tent and threw everything inside, including us kids. The electricity went out at some point, so there we were, cooking dinner on Bunsen burners and just waiting for the paycheck. So value this day.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Most of us have been guilty of it a time or two: Trying to get a peek at the confidential files on the boss’s desk, or perhaps gossiping with a trusted co-worker about another employee’s performance problems. Workers have been fired for everything from discussing salaries to gossiping about romantic relationships. del.icio.us.

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Success

MAY 16, 2022

When a noted literary man was asked how he managed to accomplish so much with so little friction or apparent effort, he replied, “By organizing my time. Still, most of us manage to find time for the things we love. To every hour its appointed task or duty, with no overlapping or infringements.”.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. There really are some dragon leaders, but most of the time, leaders are not dragons. They just appear to be that way to employees.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 1, 2019

We commiserate with those who have repeated annual resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or stop gossiping; the truth is that very few people can actually dream, envision, research, analyze, decide, execute, complete, and succeed what they set out to do. People start and stop things constantly. So why should you choose to certify?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In both of these definitions, it’s clear that boundaries help us manage our mental and physical capacities. Examples of mental boundaries at work might be avoiding office gossip or discussions that aren’t work-appropriate. This allows us to show up as healthy individuals and better employees.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2017

If you do not have your own printer, then again, I suggest you speak to your manager about this. Like your computer screen lock the documents away even if you move from your desk for a few moments. You should have a confidential printer that only you have access to.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. Why didn’t I win them last year? What can I do to win them this year? Reach my financial goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? Now its time to begin the process of gossiping about co-workers, belittling co-workers, making snide comments about other staff.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 18, 2012

A cattle prod – a multifunctional tool that will aid assistants move their managers and colleagues around the office and ensure the staff get to their meetings room on time and in good order! You can not only cancel out other people’s noise you can also avoid overhearing gossip that is best not to know about!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Your manager may well be part of the Executive team. Don’t gossip, even if the gossip is really good! Featured Office Politics admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant' This is a crucial part of the assistant role but it is worth reiterating here.

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Hiring and managing employees, payroll, and quality control, to name a few. Executives and managers will begin to see long-term success when they highlight and celebrate their team's success, too. Squashing gossip enhances collaboration Gossip, more than most vices, can hinder collaboration.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2013

They tend to have a widespread knowledge of the office gossip, can be found sharing this knowledge in the office toilets or during after work drinks. Ask them to send you an email with details on what ever they need and don’t stay still for too long in case they manage to corner you. Be busy to the point of rudeness.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There are six types of toxic employees , including the slacker, gossip, lone wolf, emotional mess, and close-minded know-it-all.… Credit: SHVETS production Via Pexels. Whether your co-worker is being toxic on purpose or unknowingly, it can alter how you feel at work.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2012

I feel safe to assume that most of my readers will have access to their manager’s emails and calendars, I also am assuming that like myself you check the emails everyday and have pretty much free rein to read the messages and reply on behalf of your manager as and when you can. You can follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2007

Add to that the companies that are stingy with annual bonuses or raises, managers who routinely take all the credit for themselves and benefits constantly being trimmed back and it's no wonder we have a problem with ethics in the workplace these days. Don't interrupt when someone else is talking, don't gossip and don't exclude anyone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 6, 2008

Cliques have sometimes been sources of hurtful gossip when they make it their business to talk about other people’s business. Tags: Management co-workers professional assistant clique buster social butterfly Administrative Assistant. That leaves those who are on the outside with a feeling of intruding. When you don't clique.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Whether you’re teacher or an HR Manager, you will encounter high-tension moments in the workplace that require deescalation skills. Often people within the work environment will gossip or joke about the vaguely sexual misbehavior of their coworker, rather than report it. Sexual harassment is a common workplace issue.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. That could be a manager knowledgeable on data-driven process and improvement, a strong-minded coach or a mentor who will push back when their minds wander. How does that sound?”. How can you help a Fighter?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2017

1. Support Management. Speak only positive thoughts and feelings when around other employees and management, so you don’t get pulled into a very negative rumor and gossip mill. Looking at the changes from management’s viewpoint may make all the difference in your attitude and your actions.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 5, 2014

In fact, there were loads of dining options at the Hilton Anatole including the Gossip Bar which was voted the best nightlife cocktails by Dallas AOL City Guide. Travel admin administrators assistants business travel EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant' R Steak+Spirits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. To find out more of how Virtual Assistant Manager works, click here.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2014

It is easy to say don’t panic but assistants are so tied up with their manager that if they get the sack it can be easy to assume that you will to. Don’t spill all of the gossip. Featured Working Relationships admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant'

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

If they prompt you to get it done right away (if this is not your immediate supervisor), make sure to let your manager know. They are there to help, since they are managing you. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Dont feel that you are not doing your job.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Those in senior management positions might share jokes or political views, unaware that their status in the team could highly influence junior members, who could side with certain viewpoints subconsciously. When every team member fully understands this idea of information analysis, it will help mitigate fake news spreading around.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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