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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the October 2014 issue of what's new at DeskDemon, the best place for you to catch up on on all the latest news we have to offer this month, from the largest website in the world for Executive PAs and secretaries.

 Here at DeskDemon, we have the latest news and articles from the office world.
You Think You Get Weird Requests at Work?

In a recent survey, OfficeTeam asked administrative support professionals to recount the wackiest requests they've received at work. Here are a few of the most unusual responses:

    -  "Cut off the boss's tie that was caught in the paper shredder."
    -  "Help land a helicopter on top of the building."
    -  "Mail a box of dirt."
    -  "Translate a presentation slide deck from German to English."
    -  Write a skit about hand-washing."
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Five Ways to Handle Success

Being driven, positive and goal oriented comes with many benefits, as these qualities open up channels for actions which help us reach for the stars and to achieve high powered dreams and goals.

Successful people tend to have positive driven attitudes and are able to stay positive while juggling multiple demands. Successful people are tenacious, respond to rejection well, keep going, do not give up and are deliberate in finding a way to their dreams.
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How to Answer the Dreaded Got a Minute?

The fact is, unless you are a great rarity today, you not only don't have a minute, you have a yawning deficit of minutes. There is work unfinished on your desk.

You have personal aspirations of all kinds that you never find time for and obligations you barely find time for. You're already stretched for time, so no, you don't have a minute.
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How to Take Charge of Your Decision Making Skills

It all comes down to your decision making skills. You might have it naturally, but even then you can feel stuck sometimes and you can also learn a little bit about it and start using and practice the tips and skills you are about to learn until you can decide naturally in a heartbeat.

We will share with you some tips to use to improve your decision making skills.
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  • Holiday cover tips
    • So that's it for the October 2014 issue of What's New. Be sure to keep visiting DeskDemon for all the up-to-date news, info and features we love to bring you.

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    We'll be back in November and look forward to bringing you more great offers then. Until the next time.
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    The DeskDemon Team
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