All Things Admin® Blog
Job Burnout: How to Identify, Manage, and Avoid It
by Suzanne Bird-Harris, CEO, Fly Rod Media LLC “Burnout” is a term coined in the 1970s by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. He defined it as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to...
5 Self-Care Habits to Support Your Mental Health
Let’s face it: 2020 has taken a toll on just about everyone’s mental health. From the pandemic and quarantine to riots and political unrest, it’s safe to say that many of us have experienced moments of anxiety, fear, or even depression over the past few months. When...
5 Simple Tips for Healthy Eating
You worked through your lunch break and had to settle for a candy bar from the vending machine. Your executive brings in pizza and the salad that you so carefully packed this morning sits uneaten in the breakroom fridge. You’re tired and stressed at the end of the day...
The Importance of a Consistent Self-Care Routine
If there were ever a year to establish and focus on consistent self-care, it’s 2020. Working from home. Figuring out remote learning. Following new safety protocols. Revamping or creating procedures for how we get things done. There is a sense of overwhelm and...
How to Stand Out with a Clear and Concise Resume
by Jaclyn Baldovin, Radiant Digital Solutions No matter how long you have been with your company, there is no such thing as total job security. Your executive may retire or move on to a different organization and be unable to take you along. Management may move in a...
How to Do a Simple SWOT Analysis That Will Boost Your Professional Career
By Suzanne Bird-Harris, Fly Rod Media LLC You’ve probably heard the term SWOT analysis in the context of business planning and might be wondering how doing one would boost your career. When creating your strategic career plan, there are three questions you must answer...
How to Do a Comprehensive Skills Inventory
By Suzanne Bird-Harris, Fly Rod Media LLC A skills inventory is a collection - or list - of your skills, education, and experiences. Skills inventories capture your professional expertise, attributes, and abilities. Creating such an inventory provides you with a...
An Admin’s Guide to Career Preparedness
As an admin, you need to be prepared for anything the day, your executive or your colleagues throw your way. But how do you properly prepare for your own career success? All too often people get caught unprepared when a good career opportunity shows up, or something...
How Do Your Strengths Make YOU Stand Out?
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? A lot of people don't. It’s not uncommon for our natural talents to go untapped. Do you even know what strengths make you stand out? If you don't, you need to. “From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote...
How to Fix Mistakes and Learn from Failures as The Innovative Admin™
Admins are often expected to do their jobs perfectly, and with just cause – a single mistake can be costly to your company, executive, and your career. Yet, The Innovative Admin knows that failure is a necessary and integral part of the innovation process. You don’t...
