Image by Shift and Sheriff from Pixabay Some people will not understand how a woman like me can advocate the pro-choice position as it relates to the abortion debate. A woman like me who is unable to procreate. My personal belief is this: Only women should have… Continue reading Can an Infertile Woman be Pro-Choice?
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Administrative Professionals – Today’s Managers and Leaders
All Administrative professionals are managers. Many are natural leaders. The person in this indispensable role is a motivator, a strategic planner, a communicator and a problem solver. All these characteristics are essential to the success of all involved; individually or team. Influential Admins I know many Administrative professionals who are natural leaders. If you are… Continue reading Administrative Professionals – Today’s Managers and Leaders
A Journey Worth Taking
Self-discovery is fundamental in realizing your passions. Sometimes, it takes people years to understand what incites their passion. Why? Life happens. Time passes in a blink of the eye. People take jobs to keep food on the table. That job might become monotonous, uninteresting after a while. Maybe it’s time to do something else that… Continue reading A Journey Worth Taking
Unplug to Fight Fatigue
Image by Tero Vesalainen from Pixabay American workers are dying. Stress kills. Relieving stress and fighting fatigue is essential for the well-being of the American workforce. Years ago, I had a manager who worked insanely long hours, daily. Her typical mode of operation was intense for… Continue reading Unplug to Fight Fatigue
6 Ways to Stay Calm in Chaos
Chaos. Stress. Inevitably, we all experience both during our lifetimes at one point or another. Staying calm is key to working through adversity. How do some people manage to stay calm during chaotic situations? There are those that naturally handle pressure well. They seem to have been born with… Continue reading 6 Ways to Stay Calm in Chaos
The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office
In April, we celebrate Administrative Professionals. The Executive Liaisons. The Office Manager. The Mama and Papa Bears of the office. Mama and Papa Bear is an endearing and suitable term for this role. Why? Because the range of support by an administrative professional can go from one extreme to another on any given day. The Mama… Continue reading The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office
The Choice is Yours
If I have only a smidgen of wisdom to pass on to the younger generation, it is to recognize that life is a series of choices. Everything we do, every path we follow is a choice. And, every choice has a consequence. Some insignificant. Some life-altering. INSTANT GRATIFICATION VERSUS LONG-TERM RAMIFICATIONS “The obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our… Continue reading The Choice is Yours
Managing the Fear of Change
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But, she had wings.” This quote by Dean Jackson can surely be influential for those that fear change. Freddy is a full-fledged fretter. He suffers from anxieties which hinder… Continue reading Managing the Fear of Change