by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 18, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Have you ever walked into a meeting, ready to take minutes, to find the person in charge of the meeting has no idea what they are doing? They don’t know how to run a meeting, they don’t know how to make decisions, they don’t know what their role is,...
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 11, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
My first full-time administrative job was in a real estate office. I was fresh out of college, from a small town, and had never even heard the term “office politics.” I didn’t understand the hierarchy of top salespeople (first come, first served made...
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 4, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Something you probably haven’t given much thought to if your vehicle is humming down the road as you expect. This isn’t a story about vehicle maintenance but about management and morale. Have you ever considered how your team is similar to a vehicle? Your...
by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 26, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
We all know that person at work who blows everything out of proportion. Everything is a life-threatening situation, exaggerated; the world is always plotting against them, and they love to stir the pot, among others! They are the office Drama Queen/King! There is...
by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 16, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
A good friend of mine made an irreversible emotional decision this week. It was the right decision, but how she made it was impulsive and clouded in anger. The right decision was made for the wrong reasons, and the way it was announced can never be repaired to improve...