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I'm My Own Career-Manager and I'm "Heady" with Power!
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Joan Burge
Joan Burge writes books, lectures, and personally consults administrative professionals and the companies they support and is considered one of North America’s foremost administrative experts. She has worked in the administrative business arena for more than 30 years, with administrators in hundreds of companies such as AT&T, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, Boeing, Motorola, ConAgra Foods, Kraft, McDonald’s, Allstate, Mayo Clinics, Universities, U.S. Government intuitions, and more. She wrote the praised book Become an Inner Circle Assistant and is the creator and host of the Annual Forum for Administrative Professionals.
Joan recently released her latest book for admins, Underneath It All.
By Joan Burge, founder and CEO | Office Dynamics
Excerpt from Joan Burge’s new book for admins, Underneath It All
First, I’d like to welcome you to the New Year! Now that you have enjoyed the holidays, gotten through year-end at work, and are more relaxed, it’s time to refocus for 2009. January actually is a great time to think about your career and where you want to steer it the next 12 months. Here are some ideas and questions to get you started.
When you think “career” as opposed to “job” you are more likely to get serious! After all, “career” suggests a long-term involvement and promising rewards.
Go ahead, take a bow … after all you’re in control and are overflowing with power. Of course, this is only true if you recognize that it’s true.
A recent college graduate was looking through a magnifying glass as she helped her young niece study the petals on a flower. She was struck by the thought that she could study her current job search better if she held the process up to serious scrutiny. As soon as she positioned her thinking in this direction … she felt “heady” with power! She was usually quiet when she was being interviewed; answering only the questions she was asked. Now, she decided to ask some very specific questions of the interviewer. “After all, she mused, “I want to work for a company that will offer me opportunities to learn and grow.” She reasoned that she could position herself well right from the get-go. She realized she was new to the business world but she was a capable person who could think-on-her-feet.
“Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” – Malcolm S. Forbes
Take Pride in Your Profession!
Synonyms for Pride:
• Choice
• Dignity
• Elite
• Glory In
• Self-esteem
• Self-respect
Stand tall and feel good about what you do and the position you hold and you’ll feel energized. This energy assists you to perform well and to be happy. It’s a lovely cycle that perpetuates itself and it all begins with your perception. Conduct a two question perception check:
• Are you proud of yourself?
• If not, why not?
