“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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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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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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“I’ll be praying for you.” Do you ever say that to someone and then promptly forget to utter a prayer for them? Worse yet, in a few days they say, “Thanks for your prayers…this is an update.” Gulp. You intended to pray, but your busy life and work distracted you. There is a tool out
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To begin…a personal confession: I’ve been on social media for about 7 years now. It’s a way of life for many–it certainly is part of mine and my business. But it has also probably been the single biggest contributor to my struggles with anxiety. Without going into lots of detail, suffice to say that certain
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] If you are like me, you love to find products and resources that can help you be a more efficient professional or that make your life richer, easier, or both. Here are ten that I recommend as I wrap up the 10th birthday of HOPE we’ve been celebrating all month. (One more chance
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[featured-image size=”rss_daily” single_newwindow=”false”] “Hi honey. What did the doctor say?” Innocent question, unless you are asking it at a fast food restaurant, of a man getting ready to serve customers, in front of said customers. Then it is poorly timed and inconsiderate. This is a true story. I observed it some time ago when I was getting
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It’s becoming more and more common to own a smart phone (I’ll leave it to you to decide if it’s something you need) so I thought I’d share an infographic for my Android-owning friends that summarizes many of the “OK Google” commands you can ask your phone. Sorry iPhone friends…but here’s a link to some
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] At any given time during the year, you may be involved in planning an event ranging from a lunch meeting to a full-on weekend retreat. Many organizations plan 6-12 months ahead for such events, so if you find yourself on a committee tasked with finding a speaker, keep these questions in mind, specifically
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