by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 21, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Are you using your laptop to take minutes? I hope the answer is yes. However, if it’s no, let me convince you why you should be. Taking minutes using a laptop is better than the traditional approach of pen and paper. Speed. As admins, we type quickly. I am very...
by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 18, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
When I think back on some of the mistakes I’ve made, I’m surprised I even survived my career as a manager. That role is full of potholes; I’ve stepped in most of them. I admit I’m still making mistakes. I made one last week, and I will make...
by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 11, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Vacations are great. They’re a time to relax, de-stress, and recover from your daily routine. But vacations can also benefit your work life by making you more productive at work, boosting creativity, and helping you be more creative. So why not take one? On my...
by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 25, 2014 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Office Solutions
I can’t help it—when I see an unprofessional “Out of Office” email notification I cringe. What a disservice you do to yourself and your professional reputation. As the recipient, I don’t receive a good impression, I don’t get the feeling that you’ll be able to...
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 22, 2012 | Ask Rhonda, Help Me Rhonda, Tips
We were on vacation. The sun was shining, the steel drums were playing a cheery tune and my skin was glowing from a day in the sun. It seemed perfect. And it almost was. As Warren and I were about to reboard our cruise ship, we joined the queue of a few dozen people...