Oct 28 2013
Tweet There is value in asking questions. Not only does it show interest and focus, but it also helps you understand more! Check out this article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Questioning for Understanding ‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood.’ This is just one of the habits of highly effective people taken …
Oct 25 2013
Tweet Happy Friday readers! If the title is a bit confusing to you, think of it this way: put off putting things off! Do you want to get better at staying focused and getting your tasks done instead of “doing them later”? Check out the article below from Legal Secretary Journal: “Overcoming Procrastination By Des Whitehorn …
Oct 23 2013
Tweet Good morning and happy hump day everyone! Does your body language send the message that you are confident and ready to take on any challenge? Or does it convey weakness, nervousness, and low self esteem? Make sure you are putting your best foot forward before you even open your mouth. Check out Legal Secretary …
Oct 21 2013
Tweet It’s natural for most people to stay in their comfort zones. But sometimes we need to break out of them! Check out this article from Legal Secretary Journal below to understand why you may have a hard time getting out of your comfort zone and how to find a solution: “Stretching Our Comfort …
Oct 18 2013
Tweet Do you need some tips for speaking in meetings? Look no further! Check out Legal Secretary Journal’s article below: “Speaking in Meetings Speaking in meetings and making mini-presentations in meetings can be nerve wracking at the best of times. Even experienced speakers can feel nervous and anxious when speaking at meetings. So here are …
Oct 16 2013
Tweet Want to learn how to be a better listener? Check out these tips from the Legal Secretary Journal here: “Don’t Just Hear – Listen! How do you rate as a listener? Do you, for example, “tune out” because you find the speaker long winded? Or unwittingly, perhaps, display signs of impatience or …
Oct 15 2013
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 …
Oct 11 2013
Tweet Good morning! When you check your email, does the sight of your inbox overwhelm you? Then check out the Legal Secretary Journal’s tips for a clean inbox: “Tips for a Healthy Inbox By Michael Hall Organize Use folders or labels to organize and manage your email. If you have a good reference system set …
Oct 09 2013
Tweet Good morning and happy hump day! Do you need a self-esteem booster? I think everyone does now and then. Check out Legal Secretary Journal’s article below: “Boosting Self-Esteem By Sarah Jeffrey-Gray Sometimes our self-esteem can take a bit of a dive. It is natural for it to fluctuate, but we all need a …
Oct 07 2013
Tweet Do your negotiation skills need some improvement? Check out the article below: “Improve Your Negotiating Skills Negotiating skills come into play whenever we are contact with others, whether professionally, personally or socially. Improving these skills allows us to be at our best in order to achieve successful mutual outcomes. The three main keys …