by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 1, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
I woke up this morning far earlier than I needed to. During the night, my brain wouldn’t shut off. I had an early morning online workshop, deadlines that were running tight, and a long list of to-dos. I was scrambling, worried I wouldn’t have enough time to complete...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 28, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips
We’ve all heard that death and taxes are the only predictable things in life, but we know that change should be part of that expression, too. And boy, have we seen change over the past few years. We were turned upside down in March 2020, and I’m not sure...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 21, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips
You’re attending a professional conference and don’t know anyone else attending. There is a networking reception on the opening night, and you dread going. How will you chat with others you don’t know? What will you chat about, or will you end up...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 15, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips
Dealing with difficult people is a challenge, but you can overcome it by following a few simple steps. I know this because I’m that person who is sometimes difficult to deal with and I can fix difficult situations too. I don’t intend to be difficult; that...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 7, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips
My first full-time job directly out of college was as a receptionist. It was exactly what I needed then, and I loved it. I was ready to spread my wings, have my own apartment, and do all the things that 19-year-olds do. I worked in a very busy office for a national...
