Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

My boss’s nonexistent interpersonal communication skills and mastery of passive aggression made her ill-suited for a job in, well, communications. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. Hiding From Responsibility.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Gossip about your peers (or anyone else). Be sure to watch the video for some great, funny, and “oh my gosh” kind of answers. Special guest appearance by Melia! </ifram </ifram ?. Here is Joan’s Naughty and Nice List for Assistants: Naughty. Take on too much work.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Combating misinformation at work First things first, empowering your team with critical thinking skills is an essential step and comes from good leadership.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2015

You’ll also hear all manner of gossip directed right across the business. Once that’s apparent, you can be selective about what you discuss, and you can still engage in some friendly gossip and banter without compromising the loyalty of your boss. For more tips on honing your skills as a PA or EA, check out our other career guides.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping. When I teach my Star Achievement Series® classes, I ask participants, “What are some of the things co-workers do that make them “appear” to be dragons?” Convey a bad mood at the office. Bring personal problems to the office. Don’t perform their part of a job.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. When you’re a star, your skills and talents will always be welcomed elsewhere. The script was about the friendship of women. Thanks, Olympia.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

If I didn't overreact, I could not only save her from herself, but demonstrate the kind of skills that are necessary to reach the higher levels of any career. That goal isn't going to be met by sitting around gossiping about the guy across the hall or how much I hate my hair. Namely: By listening.

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On The Job

JULY 7, 2015

Interpersonal skills. Do you have personal accountability, such as always telling the truth and avoiding gossip? Tech skills. How have you improved your technical skills? How do you ensure your opinions are supportive and not personally critical of others? Do you provide support and encouragement to your team?

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On The Job

MAY 2, 2016

This person is around the boss to make her feel secure in her new surroundings, to give her insight into the team (in other words, pass on the gossip) and to do the boss's bidding without question or delay. Make sure she understands the talents and skills you can use to make the boss successful. Help her out.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 28, 2016

A skill that is super important for assistants to master. How do you work out what is important information and what is really just office gossip? This is an obvious but under used skill. How do you stay in the loop when there is so much going on? Here are some handy tips: Networking is key to staying in the loop.

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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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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office. bring personal problems to the office. don’t perform their part of a job.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

You not only gossip and complain loudly enough to be heard by anyone with a half-mile radius, but you make inappropriate comments and swear like a sailor on shore leave. You don’t have the right skills. Do your homework so that you know the specific skills or certifications you need to fulfill the job duties.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 18, 2012

You can not only cancel out other people’s noise you can also avoid overhearing gossip that is best not to know about! Juggling lessons – Any help would be greatly appreciated with this vital skill! Noise cancelling headphones – Again two fold use of this gift.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 24, 2017

Instead of gossiping with people, successful world leaders tend to invest heavily on learning new concepts or grooming a new skill.… Many of these can be easily integrated into our daily lives. Here’s how: 1. They have their priorities clearly defined.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. Feeling out of place at a job that doesn’t match your skill set. Offline Procrastination.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Regardless of the personal resources you have-education, skills, money, etc.-if Successful people do not spend hours in front of the television, gossiping around the water cooler, or any other negative behaviour. I know people who blame their lack of success on a lack of education. Own your attitude. Focus and work.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking. Do you want to grow and develop your skills? Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. I’m better than this!”

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 28, 2012

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog on how to work effectively in an open plan office and I did touch on this subject but considering we often get asked in interviews how we maintain confidentiality I felt it was well worth revisiting this crucial skill. Confidential electronic documents (anything that is visible on your computer screen).

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 22, 2012

b) I tell him it wasn’t my fault and then later, gossip with my co-workers about how much I hate him. Build your professional communication skills by reading the following articles: How to Ask for What You Want, Need and Deserve at Work. It appears you have some very professional communication skills. Share this on del.icio.us.

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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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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Expand your mind.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For example, don’t lower yourself to participate in office gossip. One way to control your mind and use your leadership skills it by seeking out motivational and inspirational books, CDs and seminars. Carry yourself with leadership, boldly. Take the high road and have integrity. Controlling your mind. Ask empowering questions.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 20, 2015

Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. If you work in the markets, keep an eye on the key financial headlines. We should all read the news daily, whatever we do.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Often no one actually thinks what the value is of running the meeting and you can’t count hangovers and gossip generated from the evenings drinks! This is quite typical and I have often thought: exactly why are we doing this again?

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 25, 2010

Here are the five things you should consider stop doing to free up more time or more focus toward productivity: [ A workbook to Develop the problem-solving skills of employees: The A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind ]. They not only eke out positive energy out of you but they also tend to breed office gossip.

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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. Because of the skill and attention to detail that comes naturally to them more than to the other two types, Fixers can become the embodiment of excellence. Fixers fix whatever they can find that’s broken.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You claim you hate gossips, but have sent emails passing along the latest scuttlebutt concerning a colleague's dating habits after you overheard her on the phone. And "high maintenance" is rarely a skill sought by other employers. If you don't get it, you pout or glare at whoever is sitting in it. You don't like new things.

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On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2011

This can mean everything from making sure you contribute your portion to the office coffee fund to refusing to gossip about co-workers. Even if it requires you to learn new skills, the chance to show you're not afraid to face new challenges can be a key sign to your boss that you're ready to help your company meet new goals this year.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Give a brief rundown of your top skills, some "highlights" they can use to promote you to others. Instead of visiting gossip sites and playing games online all day, figure out what skills you'd like to improve. Teach yourself more about building a website, or start a blog that shows off your skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Whether you have a lot of experience or maybe very little, you have a skill that can be used to help someone else.The point is to show the boss that you are not only a team player ready to help out another person, but you're taking an active hand in developing leadership qualities.

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On The Job

APRIL 23, 2009

I hear from employers every day who say that one of the things they are most concerned about with job applicants is that these people are who they say they are -- that they actually believe the views they espouse and they have the skills they claim. Give respect to get respect.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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