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Blog articles and resources to help you stay ON THE RIGHT TRACK!
“That’s Not How I Would Do It!” — And Why That’s Okay
I admit that my husband does things that not only annoy me, but I find them completely...
Grammar Spotlight: Colons vs. Semicolons
High school grammar class was a long time ago for me. And honestly, I wasn’t paying much attention...
Uncovering Blind Spots
We had a great online conversation at our recent #AdminsRock online conference about uncovering...
Checklist: Are You Being Too Direct?
Last month, I wrote an article about being too direct, and I received a lot of feedback from many...
When You Don’t Get the Promotion: How to Handle the Disappointment with Professionalism
A few weeks ago, I had a great conversation with an administrative professional I've known for...
Making the Right Choice in a Tough Situation
Carol has been the Office Manager at a nonprofit community center for 18 years. She's the glue—the...
2025 Trends for Administrative Professionals
I started full-time work in 1984, and I realized that was before many of you were even born; it...
Toning Down Without Backing Down: Finding the Balance in Direct Communication
I’m a direct communicator. I love efficiency and want to be a concise communicator, so I look to...
Are you a Proud Admin?
Every year, Administrative Professionals Day rolls around with flowers, cards, and kind words—and...

Rhonda Scharf, CSP, HOF, Global Speaking Fellow
Certified Speaking Professional, Hall of Fame
Rhonda Scharf is a renowned Professional Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, and Author based both in Ottawa, Canada, and Fort Myers, Florida.