Speaking
Ouch! The harshest presentation scorecard ever
August 15, 2017
Steel yourself—we want you to put your upcoming talk through this aggressive 12-point test. Our goal is to poke, nitpick and annoy until you have all your bases covered and can come off like an awesome leader, not a text reader.Let the tough love begin!
Managing the Boss
Help your boss travel more smoothly
August 3, 2017
Looking for ways to make your boss’s life a little easier on the road? Svilen Petrov, writing at Wings Journal, shares these business travel tips from frequent traveler Eric Pulier.
Grammar Repair Shop
‘Into’ and ‘Onto’ vs. ‘In To’ and ‘On To’
August 3, 2017
Here’s a classic is-it-this-way or is-it-that-way problem that a lot of people get wrong.
Admin to Admin
What it takes to be great
August 3, 2017
One of my favorite topics to discuss with assistants is the art and science of personal mastery. At the core of personal mastery is self-awareness.
Speaking
Create the perfect introductory pitch
August 3, 2017
You have two seconds to impress someone who can make things happen for you. Try these tips.
Article Archives
The joys and benefits of losing focus
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Some don’ts to embrace
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How to make friends in a new town
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Handle work while grieving
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Fun with the giant dictionary!
August 3, 2017
Virtual assistant, real benefits
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Combine video and text to train
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5 career myths you need to ditch
August 3, 2017
1-Minute Strategies: September ’17
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Psychologists’ secrets to productivity
July 24, 2017
5 steps to take now, before losing your job
July 23, 2017
How to package your career portfolio
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‘I’d like to work at home sometimes’
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Ditch these overused words at work
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Speaking
Ouch! The harshest presentation scorecard ever
August 15, 2017
Steel yourself—we want you to put your upcoming talk through this aggressive 12-point test. Our goal is to poke, nitpick and annoy until you have all your bases covered and can come off like an awesome leader, not a text reader.Let the tough love begin!
Managing the Boss
Help your boss travel more smoothly
August 3, 2017
Looking for ways to make your boss’s life a little easier on the road? Svilen Petrov, writing at Wings Journal, shares these business travel tips from frequent traveler Eric Pulier.
Grammar Repair Shop
‘Into’ and ‘Onto’ vs. ‘In To’ and ‘On To’
August 3, 2017
Here’s a classic is-it-this-way or is-it-that-way problem that a lot of people get wrong.
Admin to Admin
What it takes to be great
August 3, 2017
One of my favorite topics to discuss with assistants is the art and science of personal mastery. At the core of personal mastery is self-awareness.
Speaking
Create the perfect introductory pitch
August 3, 2017
You have two seconds to impress someone who can make things happen for you. Try these tips.
The joys and benefits of losing focus
August 3, 2017
Recover from a pause between jobs
August 3, 2017
Some don’ts to embrace
August 3, 2017
How to make friends in a new town
August 3, 2017
Handle work while grieving
August 3, 2017
Fun with the giant dictionary!
August 3, 2017
Virtual assistant, real benefits
August 3, 2017
Combine video and text to train
August 3, 2017
5 career myths you need to ditch
August 3, 2017
1-Minute Strategies: September ’17
August 3, 2017
Psychologists’ secrets to productivity
July 24, 2017
5 steps to take now, before losing your job
July 23, 2017
How to package your career portfolio
July 21, 2017
‘I’d like to work at home sometimes’
July 6, 2017
Ditch these overused words at work
July 6, 2017
Featured Article
Tips to improve your health at work
Our bodies weren’t designed to be sedentary for so long in the office. Following are some tips for making those hours count toward your well-being.
1-Minute Strategy:
Create a record of your crossroads moments
A decision journal is a great way to figure out what works and what doesn’t. When faced with an important choice, write down what you decide, why you made that choice, what you expect to happen and how you feel about the possible outcomes, says author Michael Mauboussin. Doing so will help you understand your decision-making and make better decisions in the future.
