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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

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That’s what New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport does for us in his new book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. Newport’s book is a response to blatant and subtle callouts from his readers and followers, as well as his own family. Hustle culture is not the answer. Slow productivity is.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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My parents had booked a cruise to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. What will we do instead?

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

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Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Organized Admin with Julie Perrine

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What was the inspiration for writing your new book, The Organized Admin? And we structured the book in such a way that you don’t have to read it from cover to cover, you can jump around or go straight to the area you’re having the most trouble with first and work through it in order of importance for your situation.

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Are You Too Busy for The Most Important Partner In Your Office? The Importance of Daily Huddles

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They’ve been scheduled on their calendar as well. For years executives have asked me, “Isn’t there some kind of play book or operating manual for executives and assistants? Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. I’ve suggested daily, even weekly “huddles” as you suggest. ’”.

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State of the Administrative Profession

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Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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State of the Administrative Profession

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Joan then presented the Full Spectrum Competency Model for Star-performing Administrative Professionals , stressing the Advanced Adminology Skill Set , which will provide administrative professionals with a solid foundation. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.