Erasing a Mistake
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Happy Summer (Mindset)
Today seems like a good day to give you a sabbath moment instead of a blog post. As Memorial Day is here, first I want to express gratefulness for those who have given their lives to protect us and our freedom. Next, I hope that many of you were able to carve out a few
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How to Write an Effective Out-Of-Office Reply
“I am OOTO until (Date) I will return to you as soon as I can.” I received an automated reply like this from an employee of major, recognizable company. (No, I’m not going to tell you which one.) It came across to me as clipped. Casual. Non committal. Unprofessional even. You probably make use of an
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If I Were Helping Overwhelmed Politicians Excel
The political climate in the United States right now is, in a word, embarrassing. We’re full of bravado, emotion, and just plain ridiculousness. Normally, I help overwhelmed professionals excel. Professionals that are far more decent than what we’ve been seeing. So just for a few minutes, here are a few things I would do if hired
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Do you have an overflowing email in-box?
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Say This, Not That
OPP: Sometimes the wrong thing comes out of your mouth. Some time ago in a business office setting, I was asked a question. My response? “I was never told how to do that.” To which the then-coworker replied: “Remember those instructions from about three weeks ago?” Me (sheepishly) “Oh, yes. I’m sorry. I totally forgot
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Happy LEAP Year!
Every few years, February gets an extra day. Today happens to be that, so happy LEAP year! I got to thinking…what would you do with one extra day per month? Chances are, as novel as an extra day a month could be, and the big plans we may have for it, it would eventually flow
Hope & Henry: Calendar Woes
In what area of your life do you need to say some “no’s” soon? For some help saying “no” graciously, click here.
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Manage Your Transition Times
One of the most critical times in your day is a “transition time.” These can occur several times a day, and need to be managed well to avoid stress. (I’m still working on it!) Here’s a video with more.
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20 Symptoms of Overwhelmed Professional Syndrome
Feeling overwhelmed regularly? You may be suffering from OPS – Overwhelmed Professional Syndrome. But there’s hope! (See what I did there?) First, consider the following symptoms and answer “yes” or “no” to each: I often run late, arriving a few minutes after the time I planned to be at work or need to
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