On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2019

One of the keys is that too many people rely on emails or texts when they're communicating, and that lacks persuasive power. Instead, talk to someone in person, or on the phone if that's not possible. New research sheds some light on effective persuasion techniques. Also, think about the words you will use when persuading someone.

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Allwork

MARCH 15, 2024

Many remote workers, from remote full-time employees to freelancers and digital nomads, have learned to enjoy greater flexibility with the added benefit of a daily change of scenery. Privacy: Sharing a workspace with others might interfere with your privacy for making important phone calls, meetings, or when working sensitive information.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness.

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Success

APRIL 6, 2024

Wilson is the founder of ColorComm , a membership community for women of color in the communications industry to connect and learn from each other. Had I not attempted to ask her to lunch and had just asked for a 15-minute phone call, we probably would have started to build a relationship a lot sooner.” Although What Do You Need?

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This is what we do: My husband monitors travel sites and email subscription services for super-cheap flights or error fares. I’ve learned something different every day—sometimes every hour, and sometimes even more frequently than that. Sometimes one of us travels for work and the other tags along. Immediate Dividends.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Technology, (0) Comments Could technology make Assistants obsolete? My boss would never use the below app on their phone… that’s what they have ME for. Siri is a virtual personal assistant on your phone.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

David Ly Khim is a growth marketer for Sidekick by HubSpot where he writes about email productivity. Email is a strange beast. These email principles will help you take control of your inbox and reduce the stress that comes with using time and energy effectively. If you respond to an email, archive it.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It also includes every way you communicate, whether it’s in person, by phone, by email, by text or on social media. I am so grateful that I learned this distinction early on and could apply it in my family life. Learn each other’s personalities and respond to each other accordingly. Everyone was happy.

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

This depended largely on adjusting my Sunday routine, making habits of all the good advice I’d received over the years from family, teachers and bosses (plus the lessons I’d learned the hard way on my own). The week already feels stressful. It’s a productivity skill that must be learned, polished and practiced. Get organized.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

In this episode of SUCCESS Stories , Chief Storytelling Officer Kindra Hall talks to Juliet about what really counts as white space ( put the phone down ), why we’re so uncomfortable with appearing like we’re doing nothing, and how to make some white space in your day. . No phones, emails or interruptions allowed.

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Success

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We’ve heard the advice so much our whole lives that we can recite it in our sleep: Eat nutritious foods, move our bodies, don’t stress. Through visits to places full of centenarians (people who make it to 100 and beyond), viewers learn 12 lessons that make up the secret sauce to living not only a long life, but a healthy and fulfilling one.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Businesses like Goldman Sachs and We Are Rosie are looking into opportunities to ensure employees use their time off — in an effort to help improve productivity and reduce stress. There’s something to be said about time off when everyone is off — no messages or emails come through, and it’s much easier to come back to work!

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2022

When facing a stressful situation, writing about it will often help you reframe it to a more positive light. If I happen to be away from my desk when something comes up that should be added to my journal, I often take a digital note in the form of an email or a text message to myself. If I’m traveling, I take my notebook with me.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Maybe if we put down the phone a little more, we would have the time to actually cook those recipes we watch online. Take email and online meetings. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Anxiety and stress. When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. Disorganization. Impulsivity.

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ProAssisting Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments The Assistants Toolkit - Free Assistant Training Join ProAssistings free 10-part assistant training series delivered weekly to your inbox: CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW! Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Enjoy this post?

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Tales from the Trenches, (4) Comments So you wanna be a Virtual Assistant (VA)? Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments #1. Enjoy this post? Share it with others.

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2020

Maybe you check on a neighbor regularly and re-learn algebra so you can help your kid with math assignments. It can be depressing and stressful. Before you fire off that email or IM, make sure you're expressing yourself concisely and clearly. I don't think this has to be huge.

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ProAssisting Blog

MAY 31, 2010

Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Tricks of the Trade, (1) Comments ProAssisting’s Better Business Bureau Accreditation Submitted by Ethan on April 06, 2010 at 03:35 PM We are very pleased to announce our Better Business Bureau accreditation!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

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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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Learn how one well-matched Administrative Professional can deliver 2X the results in half the time. Learn more about Worxbee in an intro call. You can delegate all the work that keeps you “busy” - like filling out paperwork, filing, scheduling, budgeting, and making “quick” phone calls. We all only have 24 hours in a day.

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On The Job

AUGUST 24, 2020

Workers are stressed as they worry about the next paycheck, caring for their family or feel the pain of ongoing isolation. It's easy to check email at 10 p.m. on your phone or prop your laptop on your bed to "catch up" if you can't sleep. Turn off phone notifications. But the reality is that it's hard.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

If you're like most people, you will still check your email (this is why smartphones were invented, right?) You tell yourself you're doing this because it's easier to keep up with some work while you're away and then not face an avalanche of emails when you return. Daddy needs to finish this email to his work!" You need to: 1.

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

Another time, the editors emailed with an assignment while I was on a trip to ask Laura if she’d like to get married. When I saw one fellow’s mood profiles, his unhappiness when he was with his wife just jumped out,” he wrote in an email. For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2016

When you’ve been researching how to work smarter for more than 30 years as productivity expert Brian Tracy has done, you’ve learned a thing or two about how to get the best out of others – and yourself – on the job. Tracy advises your brain will perform much better if you avoid going online except to check email about twice a day.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2023

And I’m not on speaking terms with my own mother, which adds an additional, often stomach-turning layer of stress and sadness to an already trying time. After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. I’ve learned that I need to be more adaptable and resilient. I have trouble going with the flow.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review | Main | Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention » You Can Steal Time Back From Email A few days ago I received an email from a reader.  " Email is something that many of us struggle with. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 7, 2011

1 - Organize Your Space -- When you can find what you need when you need it, the stress relief alone is priceless, but you save time too.  2 - Understand Your Technology - Smart phone, digital camera, printer, laptop, alarm system, etc.  6 - Take Notes - When you are learning new things, write it down. 

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether it’s the absence of a stressful commute or the ability to work in comfortable attire, focus on the positives that remote work offers. Schedule virtual meetings, video conferences, or phone calls to stay connected and aligned. First, acknowledge the unique benefits of working from home.

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On The Job

JANUARY 8, 2018

It's much better to spend your initial conversations with her to talking about all the things you've learned in the last year. Ask her whether she'd rather receive texts, emails, phone calls or personal updates. New bosses are trying to learn the ropes, just like any new employee. Do be pleasant. Offer help.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Tales from the Trenches, (6) Comments From Executive Assistant to CEO Submitted by Ethan on February 22, 2010 at 04:36 PM The New York Times has a great article about Ursula Burns, the new CEO for Xerox. Share it with others.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

We can’t remember passwords for our online banking account and lose critical emails or other bits of data important for our work. While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. Just say “no.”

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Many business owners use autoresponders (automated emails) solely for communicating with their clients and sending them information at specified intervals, particularly if they’ve just registered for their “free taste”. Emails: Templates/Canned Responses. Reminders/Notifications via your autoresponder system. ” at [link].

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 30, 2014

I have learned over 42 years in the workplace, that most difficult people, have a soft spot inside. Are you learning a new software program? Taking on a new task or project and feel like you are struggling or don’t have enough time to learn. Take baby steps and you will conquer the email dragon. Have fun with it!

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It will certainly reduce any travel stress you may experience. Call the front desk from your hotel room phone and state your issue. You may find the task light at the bedside table or desk area is necessary in order to enjoy reading in bed or to check emails at the desk. First and foremost: No trip is perfect! Remain calm.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There are so many new learning opportunities and amazing speakers to look forward to! I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. If you are attending this year, please connect with me!

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