Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 11, 2015

If you’re like a lot of Americans, you probably struggle from time to time with procrastinating, getting started, and following through on your goals. You may have a meaningful conversation with a friend or loved one, or watch or listen to something inspirational, and be motivated to achieve a new goal. You think about how great it will be when you have reached your goal(s) and are successful, and it feels so easily within reach.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2015

I have recently changed roles, becoming EA to the Commercial Director at Data Interchange, where I have worked for four and a half years. My new role is exciting; I am supporting the Commercial Director, working on new projects for the business and in areas such as marketing and with our partners, so I have some new challenges ahead! What do you enjoy most about your role?

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 7, 2015

It’s that wonderful time of year again…where we all drink eggnog and sing merry songs as we reflect on the past and make plans for the future. It’s the perfect time for a quick career reassessment! That’s why I’m sharing this super-fast exercise to help you determine your End-of-Year Career Fulfillment Rating. It’s a very simple tool, but helpful nonetheless. And by the way, this is something you can do anytime, even daily if you so desire, not just at the end of the year!).

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 8, 2015

The Economist's New Materials for Manufacturing covers what it calls the "golden age" of materials. Key quote on what this means: New, high-performing substances such as exotic alloys and superstrong composites are emerging; “smart” materials can remember their shape, repair themselves or assemble themselves into components. Little structures that change the way something responds to light or sound can be used to turn a material into a “metamaterial” with very different properties. The

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Have you ever noticed yourself saying, “I wish I knew then what I know now”? As someone in my late forties, I say that constantly. The past decade has been a time of growth, loss, and new beginnings; and I’ve gained more insight than in all the previous decades combined. Here are ten things I’ve learned in my forties that I would share with anyone still in their twenties or thirties. Do work you love. Your work takes up one-third of your day.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

In today’s global society being bilingual is one of the most advantageous skills you can have. With several financial, employment, as well as social and health benefits to knowing a second language, it is surprising that only one quarter of Brits are actually able to speak in another tongue. Learning a new language takes time and dedication, but the development of smartphone technology has brought new opportunities to fit learning into your daily routine.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 9, 2015

by I just got back from vacation. I stayed with a friend part of the time but mostly I lived out of my rental car. I had the right clothes, plenty to drink (I was in the desert), great music to keep me company and money for whatever needs came up (such as a new camera battery. Dang!). I felt free and ready for anything, even though I hardly had any things. Even if you have lots of clutter at home or are just “well supplied,” you’ve probably had that experience.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Happiness is not determined by what is happening around you but how you perceive those circumstances. Often you must have noticed that some people manage to remain happier than the others most of the time. Dejection and depression tend to affect them much less as compared to others. They seem composed and gratified at all times and often, bringing cheerfulness wherever they go. Ever wondered what makes these individuals stand out?

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 7, 2015

It’s that wonderful time of year again…where we all drink eggnog and sing merry songs as we reflect on the past and make plans for the future. It’s the perfect time for a quick career reassessment! That’s why I’m sharing this super-fast exercise to help you determine your End-of-Year Career Fulfillment Rating. It’s a very simple tool, but helpful nonetheless. And by the way, this is something you can do anytime, even daily if you so desire, not just at the end of the year!).

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2015

by These days we are bedeviled with two tempting sources of free stuff: Craig’s List and Freecycle. A visit to either site can feel like finding ten bucks in the pocket of a jacket you haven’t worn in awhile. Every day you’ve got a new opportunity to win the jackpot. So, what’s the problem? People have a more convoluted relationship with free stuff than they do with stuff they buy. Buying something involves a decision to spend money.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Everyone knows mobile computing has gotten big. But every so often a number comes along that still amazes us. IDC has released a study that predicts worldwide smartphone shipments will grow 9.8% in 2015 to a total of 1.43 billion units.    This is equal to about 19.6% of the world's population  (7.3 billion). In other words, 1 out of every 5 people in the world got a new smartphone in 2015. Gartner is forecasting 2015 mobile phone shipments (smart and otherwise) of 1.9

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Detoxing your body can do more for your body than just put a glow on your face or help you shed some pounds. The main purpose of following a detox diet is to take the load off organs that detoxify your body and help them function better. Following a detox diet also prevents chronic diseases, enhances the function of your immune system, slows premature aging, provides mental and emotional clarity, and increases energy.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 7, 2015

No matter what anyone says, it's difficult to go into work every day if you feel like no one likes you. It could be that you're quiet, and so it's difficult for you to strike up conversations or participate in discussions at lunch. Or, it may be that you have the problem of sticking your foot in your mouth, always saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

In 2008 I took a job as an Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary to a non-profit corporation. My daughter had just left home and I was a empty nester so I had time to try something different and put some time and effort into a new position. This position was certainly different than anything I had ever done. When I took the job, I had never taken minutes before and I had a Board of Directors' meeting in two months that I had to prepare for.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2015

This title might seem strange to you: How can executive assistants be like Zappos. Hear me out. In case you have not heard of this cutting-edge company, Zappos has 1,600+ employees who produce in excess of $2 billion in revenues annually. Zappos sells online shoes and clothing for men, women, and children. Tony Hsieh , 41-year old CEO, is a simple man.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I remember the first time I suffered from a panic attack. I was 21 years old, had just graduated from college, and lived in first real apartment. I was a country girl living in the big city. On the outside, my life looked like the textbook definition of perfection. In reality, I was lonely, couldn’t pay my rent, and was drowning in student loan debt with my meager new grad salary. I felt so much pressure to please my family and look like I had my life together.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 9, 2015

When you’ve been involved in business operations for more than four decades, you’ve learned a thing or two about strategies and how to put them in place. A veteran shares his wisdom and best practices for digital transformation that makes sense – even for those outside IT. Eric Clemons, a professor of operations, information and decisions for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, often begins any advice he offers on digital transformation by couching it in terms of history.

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 8, 2015

A reader asks, Is there a difference in the use of these two prepositional phrases? I get mixed up a lot of times. I’d appreciate your clarifying this in one of your posts. “ On behalf of” means, “as representing,” and “ in behalf of” means “for the advantage of.” People or agencies who act as representatives of others, act “on behalf of”: The ACLU brought suit against the city on behalf of three residents. .

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Welcome to the final installment of this year’s series of Monday Motivators e-zines! It’s been a great year, and I can’t thank you enough for joining us in our continuing journey to promote workplace excellence and administrative effectiveness! In this special edition, I want to cover a topic that’s worth repeating every year because it is so important to helping or hindering your career. Specifically, that topic is “appropriate behavior at holiday business functions.”.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 7, 2015

When you are commuting from work to home and vice-versa, it definitely takes time especially if you are living quite far away from your home. For some, commuting really sucks. But the good thing is that there are so many ways to make your commuting not just enjoyable but even more productive. Who says that you cannot get the most out of your short travel? By following these tips, you get to make your commuting more productive: 1. Listen to podcasts on your iPod.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

DECEMBER 10, 2015

We all – us entrepreneurs – want to be “in-the-zone” as much as possible. The term gets thrown around a lot. What does it actually look and feel like? Crystal clear thinking. Singular purpose. Impervious to any distraction. Excited. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Like a laser-guided missile homing in on a target. Like the total alignment of mind, body, spirit and purpose. The feeling that you’re doing precisely what you’re supposed to be doing – and loving it at the same time. Sounds good right?

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 7, 2015

My cumulative list of “words commonly confused” continues with ten that begin with the letters Q and R. The confusion relates to spelling or meaning. quote / quotation. Traditionally, quote is a verb and quotation is a noun: May I quote you on that? verb). I used a quotation from Dr. Johnson as an epigraph. noun). The Chicago Manual of Style includes a note on these words in the “Good usage versus common usage section,” apparently preferring to preserve the distinction in formal writing.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Did you miss our last free webinar for administrative professionals of the year? Catch the replay here and download all the resources available that partner with this program. In this webinar, Joan Burges spoke about 7 tips to set yourself up for career success in 2016.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Here’s a typical day for most people: Wake up. Get ready for work. Go to work. Get ready to go home. Go home. Do “home” work. Have some leisure time. Go to bed. This may be simplifying things, but those are the basics. Sure, some of these things may be placed in a different order, but they happen at some point in the day. But there’s more to it than that. There are specifics. There are details. There are finer points than just the itemized list.

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 7, 2015

I’m getting out of the comfort zone. Again. As of January 1st 2016, there will be a paid section in DragosRoua.com blog. The access will … The post Help Me Help You appeared first on Dragos Roua. Personal Development

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Quite apart from stylistic errors involving redundancy and inapt word choice, television can be a rich source of grammatical errors. Here are four examples. INCORRECT: Gin was drunken out of necessity, not choice.—Documentary Documentary narrator. CORRECT: Gin was drunk out of necessity, not choice. The forms of the verb drink are: Present: drink/drinks. Simple past: drank. Past participle: (has/have) drunk. Drunken is an adjective: “He has a reputation as a drunken, lazy lay-about.”.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Are You Overworked But Underutilized? One of the most common complaints we hear from modern administrative professionals is that they feel busy—overwhelmed even—but they still aren’t really being utilized. The problem? Today’s tech-savvy executives are independent and self-sufficient, and many don’t even know how to leverage an assistant. As a result, you’re left stifled, with a to-do list full of mundane tasks but still unable to contribute the value you’re truly capable of. Sound familiar?

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Note from Mike: This is a post that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly. Not signed up for the newsletter yet? Click here and you’ll get it delivered to your inbox every week and receive a copy of The Way of The Productivityist Manifesto absolutely FREE! If you’ve ever watched my 3 minute TEDx talk , you’ll see that the central theme is in order to be more productive, focus on the task at hand rather than the time on hand.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Click here to read the full article →Another rocking post from Men With Pens! The 3-Second Website Test You Should Try first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, All. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. Better Business

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 5, 2015

As I pointed out in a recent post , the Oxford “Word” of 2015 is a pictogram. In this post, I’ll take a look at eight other words that placed in Oxford’s annual list of frequently used English words and phrases. Of the eight, I had heard of three of them, had written about two of them, and had never heard of five of them. sharing economy.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

DECEMBER 10, 2015

We all – us entrepreneurs – want to be “in-the-zone” as much as possible. The term gets thrown around a lot. What does it actually look and feel like? Crystal clear thinking. Singular purpose. Impervious to any distraction. Excited. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Like a laser-guided missile homing in on a target. Like the total alignment of mind, body, spirit and purpose. The feeling that you’re doing precisely what you’re supposed to be doing – and loving it at the same time. Sounds good right?

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 11, 2015

On this episode of the podcast I speak with the founder of Side Hustle Nation, Nick Loper. We talk about some of the unconventional productivity tactics he uses and dive into some of the equally unconventional side hustle experiments he’s undertaken. Relevant Links. Nick Loper (@nloper) | Twitter. The 3 Laws of Side Hustle Physics | Side Hustle Nation. How I Got on the Homepage of Fiverr and Earned $920 in 10 Days | Side Hustle Nation.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Fame.fortune.glory! None of these matter. The importance of measuring against anything arbitrary that has no relevance to my basic human needs are.well.unimportant. How wealthy am I compared to the Joneses? Irrelevant, since wealth, in and of itself, buys time and material things. It doesn't buy me affection, though it can buy me the appearance of affection or love. Wealth is but a tool, like a wrench is to a mechanic.

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Some of my readers and I experienced an episode of mutual astonishment the other day. In a post about the abbreviation e.g., I wrote the following sentence: The most unkindest cut of all regarding the use of e.g. and its ilk came to my attention in 2008 when I read an article in the London Telegraph about a movement in Britain to purge English of such long-established Latin shortcuts. The emails began to fly: Were you serious in the use of the following sentence?

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Uber is a big part of many people’s lives. Hearing phrases like “let’s grab an Uber” or “should we Uber?” is now commonplace in our society. There’s good reason for this, as the shared ride phenomenon leaves public transit and taxis in the dust, at least in terms of convenience, reliability and cost. Unless you’re running a taxi business you’ve likely come to embrace Uber. It is, after all, the byproduct of innovation trumping a price-gouging industry.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Note from Mike: This is a post that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly. Not signed up for the newsletter yet? Click here and you’ll get it delivered to your inbox every week and receive a copy of The Way of The Productivityist Manifesto absolutely FREE! If you’ve ever watched my 3 minute TEDx talk , you’ll see that the central theme is in order to be more productive, focus on the task at hand rather than the time on hand.

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 10, 2015

A reader would like to know when to use “due date for” and when to use “due date of.”. Sometimes the best way to approach idioms involving prepositions is to observe their use in context. The following examples are taken from financial sources such as the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and banking and credit sites: Use the table below to find the due date of annual returns. This application will help you determine the due date of your federal tax return.

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