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Taking Notes While Listening I teach an extremely popular course on Minute Taking (www.MinuteTakingMadeEasy.com) - and one of the most common questions I get asked is how to take notes while listening. These techniques are helpful for both Minute Taking as well as taking messages while on the telephone. 1. Keywords - try not to write down entire sentences - you ...

What not to wear - to work I love the show "What Not to Wear" on TLC and am often mortified by what others think is acceptable to wear to work. We are all paid professionals. Shouldn't we look like it? I think there should be a course given to every new employee on what exactly it means to come to ...

Exactly how good are the hotel discounts these day? Really good. In fact, a Bloomberg report says that hotels are cutting rates so deeply to encourage customers to walk through their doors that it may take four years to raise them back to 2008 levels. "We don’t see national average room rates getting back to 2008 levels until sometime in 2012 ...

Forgetting your Windows administrator login password. With no way to get into the system, you can’t even perform basic maintenance, let alone a thorough tune-up. Formatting is always an option, but we consider that a last resort. (Plus, guess who’s going to have to help reinstall all the programs lost after a wipe?) But all hope is not lost. There are ...

I have an upcoming Board meeting and want to be prepared for everything that is needed to make it run smoothly. To-do lists I have to-do lists for the Board and Committee meetings and a to-do list for the Board Reception and Dinner. You can never go wrong if you are making a list and checking it twice. My favorite to-do ...

Windows Password Unlocker helps you regain access to the system if you forgot the windows password or administrator password, no reinstallation required

Windows Password Unlocker helps you regain access to the system if you forgot the windows password or administrator password, no reinstallation required

Along with paychecks, deadlines, and overtime, bosses are one of the things you just can’t avoid in the workplace. But how to identify these strange characters and deal with them? Don’t go it alone — it’s a jungle out there. We show you how! [page] The Robot Distinguishing characteristics: An empty desk, no family pictures. What they do: All business, all ...

 You've been unemployed for six months. You think you're too old, fat or stupid to find a job. Keep thinking that way, and you'll prove yourself right. Negative thinking and speaking can derail your job search. Most employers want to hire happy people -- not people who are down on themselves and the world.  Picture two job applicants. Each walks into ...

You may think that sexual advances are just a part of the stereotype that surrounds administrative staff - for years, the "Secretary" icon has been linked to sexuality and femininity in a derogatory manner. For some, the boss's daily comment on how you look is just part of the job. After all, you're the first person that clients encounter, you have ...

Did Tara Conroy do the right thing when she asked her boss to stop telling her and other employees how "especially lovely" they look today—even though the man clearly meant well? Although experts have different ideas about how to go about it, they agree that the flattery needed to stop. "Even if it's not sexual harassment, it's definitely inappropriate behavior," says ...

For most small business owners, dealing with deadbeat customers comes with the territory. Often times, these calls have to come from the admins. You want every sale you can get so the business can grow. However, a sale isn’t much good if you’re not paid. Given the sputtering economy, a growing number of clients or customers may decide to either delay ...

As you pilot your way through the business day, your workspace is your cockpit. If you can't see the gauges or reach the controls quickly and efficiently, you're in trouble. Luckily some simple organizing techniques can make your desk, cubicle, or office more conducive to higher levels of productivity. Clear the deck. Your elbows and your brain need room to do ...

I’ve been procrastinating a lot lately. I actually love procrastinating and have nothing against it. But for those of you who want to beat procrastination, here are 10 simple steps: 1. First make sure you really, really, really want to do it. Seriously - don’t skip this step. 2. Keep things simple - don’t mess with tools, formatting, anything, just start. ...

The most successful admins network, speak clearly and write effectively. So now it's time for the master class to attain a higher level of communication expertise. These tips will guide you. h4. *Manage the Message* Regardless of the situation, always communicate with respect, advises Ronnie Moore, author of Why Did I Say That? Communicating to Keep Your Credibility, Your Cool and ...

We've all heard stories about the nightmare of working for a toxic boss. Some of us have even had the unique displeasure of doing so ourselves. Red flags to such behavior often appear as early as the interview process. We've compiled 10 warning signs of a toxic boss. Watch for them in the interview and you might be able to avoid ...

 Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue. That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types ...

With all the news of schools and businesses closing, it's important to take precautions now to prepare so you can avoid a change in productivity. You need to know that you have options.  For example, employees can work remotely from their own home and be able to do practically everything they did at the office.  And fortunately today, working virtually has ...

This portrait was taken at Christmas, I enjoyed taking them and preparing for the pictures. We had a wonderful time at the studio, and the pictures are beautiful. I just wanted to share them with you because I liked them so much. Christmas is a special time of the year for family and friend's to re-unite and come together. It is ...

This portrait was taken around the Christmas holiday's. I just wanted to share it with you. It is one of my favorite pictures. This is my significant other and myself of a long time relationship of almost 15 years. So these portrait pictures are special to me. We had a wonderful time taking them. Hope you like them as much as ...