Leadership Purpose for Assistants

by Julia Schmidt originally published by Executive Secretary Magazine   Having a leadership purpose is like knowing that your work counts and that you matter, says Julia Schmidt. A large number of researchers have identified many leadership theories in the last 80 years to help train leaders. One of these topics is the importance of…

How to Survive a Negative Nellie In the Next Cubicle

By Courtney Clark   Rolling in the door at work on Monday morning can be tough enough. But it’s even tougher when you know you’ll be greeted by a colleague with a poor attitude. When one person at work is always negative about something, that negative mindset can spread through the whole office. Negative Nellies…

Halloween Parties Connect Coworkers, Boost Morale

by Leilani Haywood Halloween office parties with elaborate costumes, contests, and trick or treaters are a fun opportunity for coworkers to network and reach out to the community. Barbara Walsh, CAP and senior administrative assistant at the North Central Texas Council of Governments said that her department coordinates a ‘meet and greet’ for the 10-department…