Archive Monthly Archives: September 2008

TOT Taming Tips: The Fall Rush is On!

Dear Lynn,The last two weeks of August were great. Everyone was on vacation and I got a lot done. This is the first time I could even do much of anything outside of work. There’s been a one crisis after another following Labor Day. I hardly recognize the boss I knew in early August. Fall […]

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TOT Taming Tips: Breaking Free From The Desk

Dear Lynn, My boss relies on me for everything. He acts like a child and throws a fit if I even step away from my desk even for a second. The moment I return he asks me where I went and I why I left. I know that as a senior admin, he needs a […]

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Communication Secrets: The One-On-One Meeting

One of the secrets of a healthy boss/employee relationship is great communication. I believe that you should meet with your boss regularly to build rapport and address questions directly. However, if you have a contentious relationship with your manager, you might have had mixed results in meetings, especially if your past attempts only dealt with […]

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