Are You Conversationally Intelligent? – New Webinar – June 15

by Rhonda Scharf | Jun 7, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Click here to view this email in your browser.     Are You Conversationally Intelligent?: New Webinar on June 15  Hi David As an administrative assistant, dealing with multiple individuals with differing priorities, knowing how to quickly build rapport becomes a...

The Seven Deadly Sins of Meetings

by Rhonda Scharf | May 23, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Meetings are the number-one time waster in the workplace, according to a study by Verizon Business. They say that the average executive spends approximately 50 per cent of their time in meetings. The average middle manager spends about 35 per cent of their time in...

Not Everyone Was Raised at Your House – New Webinar – May 25

by Rhonda Scharf | May 17, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Tips

Click here to view this email in your browser.     Not Everyone Was Raised at Your House: Unleash the Power of Perspective for Better Communication with Anyone  Hi David Have you ever wondered where has common sense gone? Have you ever wondered “who raised you” when...

Introduction to Minute Taking: Next Webinar – May 11

by Rhonda Scharf | May 3, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Tips

Click here to view this email in your browser.     Introduction to Minute Taking Webinar – May 11 @ 2pm ET  Hi David Remember the game, Telephone, that we played as kids? One person would whisper a message to the person beside them, and they would whisper it...

I’ve Fallen (But I Can Get Up)

by Rhonda Scharf | May 1, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions

  I was so discouraged all I wanted to do was cry. Just a few years ago my New Year’s resolution was to get into shape (again)! I started running and quickly managed to become addicted to it. I looked forward to my runs. I planned them in advance. I woke up...

Unplugging From Your Phone Is More Rewarding When It’s A Choice

by Rhonda Scharf | Apr 11, 2017 | Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

I was able to cross off an item on my bucket list this week, as I was fortunate enough to attend The Masters in Augusta GA. It was everything I dreamed of and more. Before I even went to Augusta, I knew the rules stated that I was not allowed to bring my mobile phone...