by Rhonda Scharf | May 10, 2021 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda
Why is the sky blue? Why is the sun hot? Why do you have to go to work today? I remember all those two-year-old why questions that my boys regularly asked me. As much as all those questions could be annoying because I didn’t always know the answer, I...
by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 12, 2020 | Ask Rhonda, Help Me Rhonda, Management
Regardless of your title, if you are an administrative professional you are likely also a project manager. As admins, we take care of deadlines, deliverables, people, reports, etc. Those skills happen to be some of the fundamental elements of project management. So,...
by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 17, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda
My dad had a heart attack last year which was quickly followed by successful triple-bypass surgery. It was an emotional time, but I’m happy to report that all is well and Dad is recovering nicely. A big part of his recovery is due to his medical team. Dr. Jones and...
by Rhonda Scharf | Nov 21, 2016 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions
It feels like a just a few years ago that it was my turn to enter into kindergarten. Mrs. MacIntosh was my teacher and hero, and Mrs. MacDonald kept me safe on the bus ride to and from school. I still remember how nervous I was. And I remember things that both of...
by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 15, 2016 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Tips
I’ll admit that occasionally I watch the TLC show Hoarders. I always feel better about myself after I watch it. My life may be messy sometimes, but it isn’t anything like that! Or is it? You may not be a classic hoarder. You may not have areas of your home...