The Spring is Sprung
By Lucy Brazier
It’s that time of the year again when here at Executive Secretary Towers we celebrate…
Monthly Archives: March, 2014
5 Simple Steps to Developing a New and Improved Job Description
A complete and detailed description of your job is extremely important to your professional career…
Be in Control – Never Let Conflict Manage You!
By Sue France
We all have to remember that when bosses are under stress or feeling frustrated, they…
Are You Writing for Today or Yesterday?
“With reference to your letter…” “Enclosed herewith please find…” “I am writing to inform you…”…
Corporate Hospitality – Know the Score
By Keith Prowse
A new report sees the hospitality world back in the game “Corporate hospitality is showing…
Taking Breaks at Work
Is working a 10-hour day and skipping your lunch break really an efficient way to…
Why Talent is the Opportunity Someone Gives You
Our business environment is changing rapidly and radically; with heightened global competition, shortening development times…
Why Good Writing Skills Are Important in Today’s Workplace — and Tips for Developing Them
Good writing skills are a key asset at every stage of your career, from the…
Instruction Manual: Your Assistant
You have been promoted to Manager. Congratulations! The good news is that you have been…
Getting to Yes! – Gaining Support for Training
By Joan Burge
Don’t take “no” for an answer, says Joan Burge You know the scenario. You read…
Five Questions Every Leader Must Answer About Change
Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable. – Denis Waitley…
Children and the Boardroom
As a cognitive neuroscientist and business psychologist I believe it is unattainable to achieve a…
Tips to Build Your Confidence and Career
A new report from CBI/Accenture report stated that 51% of firms expect their workforce to…
Samoa – After Three Months
By Eth Lloyd
When I last wrote we had been here only a very few weeks. We have…
The Biggest Challenge… Life
By Rona Cant
My mother told me I was irresponsible, friends thought I was crazy, but I knew…
Unwinding Bad Habits (and Other Feeling-driven Behaviours)
In my previous article in this magazine, I talked about the benefits of accepting uncomfortable,…
Format documents in minutes, using Word Styles, Style Sets & Themes
As a former PA turned small business owner, I’ve always worn multiple hats says Vickie…
The Art of Listening
By Marsha Egan
Marsha Egan gives her top tips to cultivate the art of listening Everyone likes to…
Mentoring, Observation, Memory and Excellence
“Phyllis had a good problem. One of her team members (Martin) possessed the potential to…
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Walking to Work
By Abi Clapham
What’s stopping you from walking to work? says Abi Clapham Let me ask you a…