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Table of Contents | July Issue
Upcoming Events
The 2007 Government Administrative Management Certification Week The 2007 Administrative Professional Certification Week Project Management and Event Planning Certification Week Office Management for Administrative Assistants The 2007 Administrative Professionals Certification Week Discount Pass Info: As a subscriber to The Monthly Perk, you are eligible to receive $100 off* the tuition of any administrative management training or conference hosted by The Performance Institute or The American Strategic Management Institute. Use the code KA-Newsletter when registering to receive the Newsletter Discount. *This discount may not be used in addition to any other discounts offered by The Performance Institute.
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Five Tips for Dealing with Criticism or Rejection at Work We all get negative feedback, rejection or criticism. It’s a part of life. It’s tempting to take it all to heart, to either lose some self-esteem or to lash out. However, there are much better ways to deal with criticism, for it to be a useful learning tool. How we deal with criticism can say as much about us as the criticism itself.
I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.
- Booker T. Washington Advice for Working Moms Forty-four percent of working moms say they'd take a pay cut if it meant they could spend more time with their kids, according to a new CareerBuilder.com survey. Nearly one-in-ten say they would give up 10 percent or more of their salary. Of working moms who are not the sole financial provider, nearly half (49 percent) say they would leave their job if their spouse or significant other made enough money for the family to live comfortably. http://www.careerbuilder.com How To Improve Self Confidence At Work Low self-confidence in any area of your life can be debilitating, but at work, where we spend so much of our day and invest so much of our energy, low self-confidence can make life miserable. This article outlines the main causes of low self-confidence at work and ways in which it is possible address them, so that you can become a happier, more fulfilled person. http://us.deskdemon.com
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
- Mark Twain
Q: Dear Heather, I started this new job about three weeks or so ago and was really excited about it. Initially, it felt like the perfect fit – except for one minor fact that I sort of ignored at the time of the interview, and now it’s come back to bite me in the rear. During my interview, I lied and told my boss that I am proficient in Microsoft Excel, which was sort of an exaggeration. I’ve used Excel before but my proficiency with the software is basic (at best). Now, in my new position, I am supposed to start creating different reports – complete with graphs, formulas, and other functions of the program I feel very uncomfortable with. Should I tell my boss that I don’t know what I’m doing and that I lied during my interview about my proficiency? Should I ask one of my co-workers for help? Should I just fudge the project? My first deadline is quickly approaching and I’m starting to panic. Thanks, Heather!
We do not see things they are. We see them as we are. .
- The Talmud City of the Month: Miami, Florida Renowned for its neon lights and crazy nightlife, Miami, Florida is not only the home of Gloria Estefan, Reggaeton and some of the best Cuban food outside of Cuba, but also to many historical, cultural and just plain sizzlin’ hot spots. From swimming in the Atlantic Ocean to strolling down Ocean Drive, and from cheering on the venerated Dolphins NFL team to swimming alongside actual dolphins – this city throbs with life, color and culture. Sure the city might be a bit bright and a bit hot, but no one will ever complain about being a bit bored. Check out our top
Want to suggest a city and attractions for next month? Please e-mail suggestions to Heather Fallon at [email protected].
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
- Winston Churchill
I even procrastinated about sitting down to write this tip on procrastination. I just couldn’t get myself to sit down and do it.
Fun Fact:
One liter of honey is made from 10 million flowers. Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature Directions:
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Heather L. Fallon serves as the Director for the Center for Administrative Management at the Performance Institute. Have a question for next month? Please e-mail Heather at: 
Annette Dubrouillet is a Seasoned Manager & Leader, Degreed Educator and Trained Presenter.