by Rhonda Scharf | May 26, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Last month, I wrote an article about being too direct, and I received a lot of feedback from many of you who could relate to my struggles. To make life a little easier, I thought it would be helpful to give you an easy-to-refer checklist to ensure you are a strong...
by Rhonda Scharf | May 20, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
A few weeks ago, I had a great conversation with an administrative professional I’ve known for years. She’s smart, capable, and deeply respected within her organization. Recently, she was shortlisted for a promotion, a role she had been working for and was...
by Rhonda Scharf | May 12, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Carol has been the Office Manager at a nonprofit community center for 18 years. She’s the glue—the one who fixes the copier, keeps the books balanced, and remembers everyone’s birthday. The job has never been glamorous, but it’s always felt...
by Rhonda Scharf | May 5, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
I started full-time work in 1984, and I realized that was before many of you were even born; it feels like the Dark Ages compared to what we do now, but many of the skills are still relevant today. How we do our job might look slightly different, but what we do is...
by Rhonda Scharf | Apr 27, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
I’m a direct communicator. I love efficiency and want to be a concise communicator, so I look to save time, minimize confusion, and get straight to the point. I like it when people communicate with me that way … most of the time. The reality (and my experience) shows...
