From Admin to VA

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 26, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Does the idea of working from home and running your business interest you? Do you like the concept of having the flexibility to do what you want when you want? Do you want to control how much money you make, the hours you work, and design a lifestyle that works for...

Here’s How I Talk Myself Out Of Saying Yes Without The Guilt

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 1, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Management, Tips

We sometimes don’t have the time, but don’t want to admit how much we’re struggling to keep all the balls in the air. Lately, I’ve been finding myself agreeing to do things that I just don’t have time to do. I see projects that look...

What to Do When You Are Interrupted

by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 23, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Help Me Rhonda

We all have that one person in our life (usually a work colleague) who constantly interrupts during conversations. They don’t mean to be rude—they just get so caught up in what they have to say that they stop listening to what you have to say, and start talking. When...

Always Ask Why You Didn’t Get That Promotion

by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 17, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

The answer may be the secret to getting the next one. “I just got passed up for another promotion. This is the third one in the last four years. I have a degree and great skills; I get excellent comments and scores on my yearly reviews, too. It seems impossible...

Workaholic or Just Have a Good Work Ethic ?

by Rhonda Scharf | Jul 19, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

I recently spent a weekend at the hospital passing a gallstone. Without a doubt, it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. For awhile it was pretty stuck, and I was sure that the only way to alleviate my pain would be to undergo surgery. Fortunately,...