When I began my career as an administrative professional, the technology I used was simple—a typewriter. The recognized certification at that time was a typing certificate. I remember working with college faculty to obtain a …
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In Honor of Labor Day
What is Labor Day? It’s a day that honors the American labor movement and the many contributions made in honor of working people. Established in 1887 Labor Day is recognized as a public holiday on …
Continue readingDear Stress, Let’s Break Up!
Are you feeling overcommitted, overwhelmed, or distracted? You are not alone. Men and women from around the world are feeling just like you—stressed! Juggling home and work commitments can be a circus act all in …
Continue readingBack to School (Isn’t Just for Kids)
I love this time of year when students are preparing for a new school year. It’s an exciting time filled with anticipation, discovery and learning, and school shopping to pick out new school clothes and …
Continue readingWork for a Purpose, Not a Paycheck
Take a moment to reflect back upon your entire working career. What positions have you held? Which job was your favorite position? Was it the job that paid the most? Maybe not! My parents would …
Continue readingTheLadders: A Resource for Your Career
It wasn’t until recently that I learned about the career resource TheLadders. This resource can help grow your career. The following blog post has been provided for your benefit. Check it out! TheLadders is the ally of happy, successful careers. Their …
Continue readingShould an Administrative Assistant be on LinkedIn?
I recently reached out to Sandra Clark, a workshop facilitator and coach, to ask her about the importance of using LinkedIn. A BIG thank you to Sandra for sharing the information in this blog post. Should an Administrative Assistant …
Continue readingSisters on the Go: Traveling to Historic Places
I recently had the opportunity to spend 10 days with my sister Michele visiting Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware to learn and become more appreciative of American history. During our travels, …
Continue readingBelieve In Yourself…You Are Worth It!
In my parent’s home there is a large Rodney White canvas print hanging in the dining area. It reads: We tend to seek happiness when happiness is actually a choice. (Author Unknown) I firmly believe that …
Continue readingGraduation: A Time To Celebrate!
I love this time of the year when children and adults are sharing in the accomplishments and hard work that lead up to high school and college graduations. As a college graduate and educator, I …
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