by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 24, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
You see a meeting on your calendar and feel a familiar sense of dread; it’s your turn to take the minutes. Most people dislike taking minutes and even consider skipping the meeting. Instead of dreading meetings, invest one focused hour in preparation. Sixty...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 18, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
I grew up believing something my parents taught me: If you work hard, do a good job, and give it your all, you will be rewarded. It was pretty simple, and I’m betting many of you were taught the same thing. Work hard. Be dependable. Do what you’re asked...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 10, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
If you haven’t taken an English class in the past decade (or three), don’t worry, you aren’t alone. The rules of grammar haven’t exactly changed, but the way we communicate at work certainly has. And since I really did want to be a high school...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 3, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
“Can I get your feedback?” It sounds like such a great question, doesn’t it? In fact, many of us have been told that asking for feedback is essential. It tells people we’re open-minded, that we want to improve, and that we value other...
by Rhonda Scharf | Jul 28, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
If you’ve ever hesitated before sending a follow-up email because you didn’t want to sound pushy, you’re not alone. As administrative professionals, we spend a surprising amount of our day waiting for other people. Waiting for approvals, signatures,...
by Rhonda Scharf | Jul 20, 2026 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Tips
Why AI-generated meeting notes aren’t the same as professional meeting minutes. As someone who has spent years teaching people how to write effective meeting minutes, I’ve noticed a growing misconception. More and more organizations are relying on AI meeting...
