Tweet Happy Monday everyone! Sometimes it’s difficult to bite your tongue, but it is a very important skill to learn. Check out this informative article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Don’t Blurt It Out! By Des Whitehorn You know how it goes – your brain thinks it, and out it pops before you realize it. Sometimes …
Category Archive: Workplace Etiquette
Nov 06 2013
Don’t Be Such a Control Freak
Tweet If you constantly find yourself taking on others’ responsibilities you might be a control freak! Learn how to do more of your own work and let others do theirs. Check out the article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Do More of Your Own Work By Des Whitehorn Do you sometimes end up doing tasks that …
Nov 04 2013
Dealing with Confrontations and Issues
Tweet Everyone deals with issues at work at some point or the other. When you think about the fact that we spend most of our days at work, it makes sense that issues would pop up. Check out this article by Legal Secretary Journal for tips on dealing with issues and confrontations in a positive …
Nov 01 2013
Looking for More Respect at Work?
Tweet Are you looking for more respect in your work environment? If so, this article from Legal Secretary Journal may help: “Gaining Respect at Work By Michael Hall Some office environments are not for the faint of heart, where it can be hard not to feel self-conscious or awkward, even if you are a confident person …
Oct 30 2013
Tips for Dealing with Negative People
Tweet Good morning everyone! Sometimes dealing with negative people is really difficult. The constant complaining and pessimistic comments can really bring you down. Check out these tips from Legal Secretary Journal to help: “Dealing With Negative People By Sarah Jeffrey-Gray We spend more time at work than at home with our family or out with …
Oct 15 2013
Tips for Getting Through Difficult Situations
Tweet Good morning! We all go through difficult situations. Life will inevitably throw us curve balls, but there is something we can do about it. We can learn to cope well through those difficult situations in our job, home, relationships, and life. Check out Legal Secretary Journal’s article below: “Coping Well in Difficult Situations …
Sep 30 2013
That’s Not My Job, (Part II)
Tweet Good morning and happy Monday! Ready for more reasons why the attitude that goes along with, “That’s not my job,” may not be so great for your career? “That’s Not My Job! (It May Not Be for Long) …continued… …Teamwork is an essential part of working for lawyers (or working for …
Sep 27 2013
That’s Not My Job, (Part I)
Tweet Have you caught yourself saying this lately? If so, you may want to take another approach. Check out the article below to see why: “That’s Not My Job! (It May Not Be for Long) We’re all guilty of either saying or thinking this once or twice in our careers (present company included). The …
Sep 20 2013
Speak Silently – Use Body Language
Tweet Did you know you don’t stop communicating with people when you stop talking? This is especially important in the workplace. Be aware of the body language you’re portraying! “Speak Volumes Silently Have you ever been told you can be ‘read like a book’? Are you aware when your body language is ‘leaking’, or …
Sep 16 2013
Stress in the Workplace?
Tweet Good morning and happy Monday! When is the last time you assessed whether or not your job was working for you? It may be that time. Check out the article below to help you do a “personal audit” of your workplace and figure out how you can make it better. “Is Your Job …