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How to Develop Your Inner Circle, a Webinar Replay with Peggy Vasquez

Office Dynamics

Almost every successful person freely admits that success is not a one-person job. Without a trusted support network—an “inner circle” of people to share their wisdom, experience, and belief in you—the road to success is elusive, if not impossible. Regardless of your job title, intelligence level or personal skill set, there is one certainty that always holds true: You simply cannot achieve your vision of greatness (whatever it may be) without the help of other people.

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We Hired Him!

Job Advice Blog

If you have been following JTL Services, Inc.’s online presence through our jobadviceblog.com site, then you may have noticed a few changes. The biggest change is the addition of our Millennial Corner, a section of our blog that highlights and discusses many aspects of the millennial generation entering the job world and interacting with those … Continue reading We Hired Him!

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Coworking Has Crossed the Chasm

Small Business Labs

The Coworking Industry is an interesting white paper by coworking industry veteran Drew Jones, who is a partner in the boutique coworking consultancy OpenWork. The paper uses the diffusion of innovation model developed in the book Crossing the Chasm  to show that coworking has reached the early majority phase. This roughly equivalent to saying coworking is beginning to enter the mainstream.  The key reason for this is the real estate industry and corporate America are starting

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The big PA questions – what do you think?

Practically Perfect PA

Last month I asked you all to complete a survey which asked what are the big topics for discussion at the moment. What stuff should we be debating, what is going on, what should be changed and what is working well within the Assistant industry. Thanks to the hundreds of you that completed that survey. Here are the results… Are there any additional questions we should be thinking about?

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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10 Practical Strategies for Dealing with Change

Office Dynamics

Already this year, I have talked to many people in the workplace who are experiencing all kinds of changes; everything from company mergers and acquisitions (the biggest one) to job changes, project restructuring, getting a new supervisor to personal change. I have been speaking and writing about change for 25+ years. It is one of my favorite topics to speak on because everyone has to deal with change personally and professionally.

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Consulteering - A New Approach to Retirement

Small Business Labs

Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy from the New York Times covers the  growing trend towards people working part-time in retirement. As we reported last week, record numbers of Americans are working past 65. They are doing so for a variety of reasons, including financial need, wanting to stay engaged and simply enjoying work.  The article focuses on a retired educator who has put together a portfolio of activities to meet his goal of “balancing a life of le

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The Wellesley, Knightsbridge, London

Practically Perfect PA

Even when you spend a lot of time reviewing nice hotels you rarely find a bedroom that you can describe as “the best you’ve stayed in” but this was one of those rare times. Welcome to The Wellesley. Their website says: “Discover contemporary luxury and traditional glamour in the heart of London at The Wellesley – a Knightsbridge hotel offering discreet and uncompromising service for the discerning traveller” N o traveller would be disappointed with this hotel.

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2016 Administrative Conference Scholarship Winners Announced

Office Dynamics

In 2014 we rolled out a scholarship program for the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. We’ve never offered a scholarship for our administrative conference in its history – now hosting our 23rd year. We were thrilled with the quality of applications received and that the scholarship winners continued their relationship with Office Dynamics International after their experience with our event.

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5 Scientifically Proven Tips to Boost Your Productivity

Productivity Bits

So much to do and so little time! This seems to be one of the most common complaints in our hectic society. Whether we are at home, at study or at work, there are inevitably many demands on our time. Here are a few ways to supercharge your productivity and get everything done with minimal stress. 1. Eat Right A healthy diet is important for so many aspects of life.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Why Your Charts Suck -- and How to Make Them Much Better

On The Job

In today’s world, we often make decisions based on data, whether it’s how much to exercise or what product to buy. But what you may not realize is how many decisions are made based on the charts used to visualize that data — and unfortunately some of those charts aren’t very good. The result is that bad charts can lead to bad decisions as information isn’t conveyed correctly or leads to erroneous conclusions, says Scott Berinato, author of “ Good Charts. ” “Or, bad charts can lead to no decision

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We Hired Him!

Job Advice Blog

If you have been following JTL Services, Inc.’s online presence through our jobadviceblog.com site, then you may have noticed a few changes. The biggest change is the addition of our Millennial Corner, a section of our blog that highlights and discusses many aspects of the millennial generation entering the job world and interacting with those […].

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Whack Extraneous Phrases from Your Writing

Office Dynamics

This is part of a series by editor Barbara McNichol to provide tips that help you write like a pro. In their classic book The Elements of Style, Strunk and White called word clutter “the leeches that infest the pond of prose, sucking the blood out of words.” Who wants that in their writing? You can de-clutter your writing by questioning the use of these phrases that are often extraneous: “it is all about”; “the fact of the matter is”; “the fact that”; “it’s important to remember that” e.g., The

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Employee Engagement is a Core Strength for Top Workplaces

Energage

Workplace Culture Insights that Drive Success at CDI. At Community Development Institute (CDI), the employees push each other to give their best. So don’t be surprised if you visit their Denver headquarters and find them engaged in a fierce plank challenge. Employees recently gathered in a conference space to watch a handful of coworkers down on their yoga mats testing their core strength by seeing who could hold a pose the longest.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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8 Things I Learned By Studying Buddhism

Brilliantly Better

During the last few years I’ve been studying buddhism with increasing curiosity. And for the last two years I’ve also applied many buddhist concepts in my day to day life. Looking back, I realize that the most profound changes in… The post 8 Things I Learned By Studying Buddhism appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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5 Ways to Show Your Employees that Your Small Business Cares

Small Business CEO

As a small business, you know it’s very important that you do what you can to keep your employees happy. After all, turnover costs your company money, and in a small business, money may not be something you have much of. As an employee of a small business, it’s very important to know that your employer cares about you. If an employer shows you that you’re appreciated, it encourages you to stay there for a long period of time. photo credit: Steven Depolo / Flickr.

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How to Tame Your Inner Critic to Boost Your Productivity

Productivityist

Today’s guest post is by Tom Casano. Tom is the founder of Life Coach Spotter where you can find a coach to be happier, reach your goals, and find your true self. Ever wonder why you can be extremely productive in some areas while you find yourself stuck in others? The underlying reason is one of the biggest roadblocks you’ll ever have: Your inner critic.

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Blockchain Starting to Move into the Real World

Small Business Labs

Goldman Sachs recently released a report suggesting that blockchain is moving past the hype and that the decentralized ledger technology that Bitcoin is based on will be used across a variety of applications in the near future. We covered blockchain last year and here is our description: blockchain is a shared, distributed ledger — really a new type of database structure — that runs without a single centralized operator.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Your Own Construction Company is Possible through Franchising

Small Business CEO

If you’ve ever caught yourself admiring some type of construction work–whether it be vinyl siding, paint, carpet, whatever–you may also find yourself thinking of doing that type of work as a career, especially if your current employment is stagnant, unfulfilling, or insecure. The fact that you are inspired by the work of others shows that you have a heart for the trade.

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How to Select the Correct Commercial Law Firm for your Business

Small Business CEO

Hiring the correct commercial firm to take care of your legal interests is crucial to any successful business. There are a variety of commercial lawyers in your region , each offering different sizes, specialities and experience. This guide will help you choose the best commercial law firm for your business interests and needs. 1. Look for firms with experience within your commercial sector.

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Why You Can’t Afford to Make the Wrong Hire

Small Business CEO

Hiring the wrong person for the job is a costly mistake in more ways than one. According to a study conducted by the recruiting industry, the true cost of onboarding an employee at the middle management level is $240,000. That is when everything goes well and the new hire is a good fit for the job. When he or she has the external qualifications but fails to be a good fit, that cost increases to $840,000.

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The Role Public Liability Plays in Protecting Your Business

Small Business CEO

From a business perspective, most business owners and company heads are familiar with professional insurance for their contracting or professional work, otherwise known as errors and omissions coverage. However, the risk of public liability is also present for the average company, and can bankrupt a good business with one or two bad lawsuits. Public liability: What you need to know.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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The Link Between Branding and Social Media

Small Business CEO

We’ve talked before about the use of promotional products in your branding efforts. Today we’re going to explore ways to improve your social media presence to better reflect your brand and engage your audience. Why? Because in 2016, if your company or idea isn’t represented on social media, you will have a much harder time finding success. photo credit: Geekia / Flickr.

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Stop Profit Shrinkage: Small and Sneaky Ways Your Business is Losing Big Money

Small Business CEO

There are more ways to lose money in business than to make money. In fact, if you’ve been in business for any length of time, you know this adage can ring very true. Here are a few mistakes that have killed even successful businesses. Too Many Meetings. The 1980s called — they want their meetings back. If you spend more time in meetings than you do making sales, then your business is in trouble.

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing Results

Small Business CEO

It’s common for clients and in-house content marketers to shift their focus and retool their strategy after the initial launch. Managing SEO, inbound links, and social traffic is a learning experience, and many realize that their goals have changed. photo credit: Geoffrey Wiseman / Flickr. Unfortunately, changing your plans can get expensive when it’s not done right.

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The Voice You Can Trust

Productivityist

The voice that you must trust the most is the one that combines the voice from the past and the voice from the present. The voice from the past is the one that at least gave some thought to some of the intentions that you had. This voice wanted to ensure that you – in the present day – would give these intentions some form of your attention. Now this doesn’t mean that you necessarily do these things you intended.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha