My interesting YouTube video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reVsagoJEmo

  I choose this YOUTUBE video about nail design because I LOVE MY NAILS. Even though I am a "secretary" and a student, does not mean that I can not have my NAILS. My nails are reasonable in length, and I love to keep a design on them! I thought this video was very interesting and seemed to be simple enough even for me to do and maybe save me some money! Thanks!

WE #6 - Communication

Communication is the key to make anything a success, whether it is in a personal or business setting. Communication can be verbal (written, spoken) or non-verbal (actions). How a person communicates often defines what type of person they are--outgoing, leader, follower, team player, etc. As a supervisor your communication skills must be great in order to give directions to your employees, and to have the ability to listen and solve problems. I know for after working in a prison for years, communication was the key to us (officers) having a safe day. However, if a situation did occur, we would always look to our Supervisor to give us the tasks that they needed to be done and done correctly!

Chapter 10: Blog Post-Global Communication

“How do I currently use my global communication skills, and what skills can I improve?”...Honestly I do not think that I use a lot of global communication skills. My job only requires emails, and telephone calls within the Department where I work. I do not speak to anyone that is not already familiar with the daily operations of the Department. I think that I would have to practice and improve greatly on all my communication skills!

Social Media Lawsuit

http://isthatlegal.jdsupra.com/post/64983781426/5-lawsuits-at-the-collision-of-social-media-and

The social media lawsuits that I read about mainly involved Facebook and posting of pictures and "thoughts." A company was in a case dealing with an customer who posted angry vents about the company; another was where a Supervisor was fired about posting about dishonesty among employees. People need to realize that social media is truly the best and worst thing that has open in recent years. Many employees will search a person's social media sites in order to get a sense of the person. I think that everyone should be more mindful--that yes--other people will be looking at your post and pictures and basing judgment among you by them. To sue another person over a thought/opinion that was expressed on social media--I think is going a little too far. First Amendment does give us the right to freedom of speech.

WE #4 / Teamwork

Teamwork, is when two or more people come together with thoughts and ideas and complete a project. Working as a team will make a tasks seem a lot easier then having to work on it individually. Many supervisors will place a person who is a leader and can work well with others, as the "captain" when determining who is to do what on a project.

Work Ethic #6 / I just made a new Voki. See it here:

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Verbal Communication

“Verbal communication skills are important for me to have as an administrative professional for the following reasons. . .”    

Verbal communication skills are important simply because we all have to communicate in order to get anything done. Communication is the KEY to all success--personal or business. Verbal communications are words that are spoken--and written. Listen is also a skill that goes along with communication skills.

• able to take effective notes
• able to compose letters and memos
• send emails
• leave detailed voice messages

Written Communication

This chapter has helped me recognize that I can strengthen my written communication in the following ways.--- Proofread and do not write when I am upset! I realize that often times if I get upset or aggravated and have to write, I can tell that my attitude comes through in the words and structure that I use. Also, I need to proofread better, and be more precise when I am trying to get someone to understand how to do something. I realize that I will tell someone that "this needs to be done" but not telling them how to do it, just in case they do not know.

Work Ethic- RESPECT

Respect is defined as a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. I agree with that, but I think that respect goes further than just admiration. I may not necessary like a person, but I will still respect them or the title that they hold. The old saying--to get respect, you have to give respect!--is so true. You have to treat me, the same way you want to be treated regardless of the situation. Respect will take people a long way in life and business, because respect is HIGH on a lot of peoples ethic standards.

Week 9 / File Managment

What is the distinction between a file and a folder? A file is defined as a document that holds information. A folder is defined as a placement that contains files. As far as file and folders are concerned when it comes to computers--the icons will help you determine between the two. A file will have the icon for which the document was created in---word, excel, access, etc. A folder icon will be one that looks like a folder.

WE #2 - Attendance

Attendance is defined as the action or state of being present. Your attendance speaks volumes for your work ethic and how much you care about your fellow co-workers. As an employee, you have to be present in order to complete tasks that are assigned to you as an individual, or to help out on a team project. Employers look at people with a great attendance record as dependable and trustworthy, and this will be the people who move forward in their career.

I can honestly say that I do work on my assigned schedule days, but I sometimes have the habit of being late. Lateness reflects on my attendance because I often get told by my supervisors "better late then not at all!" So, for myself I need to work on being on time!

My Future Role as a Leader

“This material has helped me think about my future role as a leader in the following ways.”.... that I need to learn to stand up and be a leader instead of a follower. Often times I chose not to make decisions because I hate to be wrong, and I hate to have others disappointed in me. However, I know sometimes I get so disgusted when certain things don't go right (just say with a project) and I know that I could have made a difference, but I choose to sit back and not say anything. I will have to work on my attitude and my non-verbal communication skills in order to become a leader.

WE #1 - Character

Character is the ethics, values, and morals that someone has installed in them. Your character defines how another person "sees" you and thinks of you. Character could be everything from; trusting, dependable, honest, hardworking, good moral standing, etc. Often times, employers will look at a person's character when considering hiring them or promoting them. I think that character traits are learned at a young age, from the environment you are raised in. --- The one character trait that I know I have in me, but I do struggle with sometimes is--being dependable to be on time! I will procrastinate doing things until later, that often makes me run late for an appointment or to work. This is not an everyday event, but it does happen!

Personal Ethics

Life Principles:

1. honest
2. intergity
3. trustworthly
4. responsible
5. determined
6. flexible
7. loving
8. dependable
9. selfless
10. OLD

I believe ethics are our principles and beliefs that we have instilled in us and that we use in our personal life and professional lives. The ethics that we have and use will help us in determining if and how we react to situations. Most people who are hard-workers, dependable, and responsible are that one's who were raised on good, moral standards which develops into great work ethic traits. The development of ethics lead to how you live your life: life principles. If you choose, to always be dependable, then that is how you will lead your life, no matter what circumstances may occur. People will good. solid principles are the ones that succeed in life and are "rich" regardless of financial wealth.

Teamwork

Name one concept you learned about teamwork in this chapter that you believe will benefit you the most in the workplace, and explain why.

I wish that I could make a PowerPoint of this chapter and present it to my Supervisors and fellow coworkers!!! The concept that struck me the most is FLEXIBILITY. As a team, supervisors and workers have to work together to accomplish all goals. However, sometimes you have supervisors that only want it to be done their way and never will take into consideration that others may have a better approach when trying to get something completed. That's where FLEXIBILITY comes in. The supervisor needs to be flexible when it comes to the workers ideas and thoughts. The workers also have to be willing to accept what the supervisor wants and how they want it. Some supervisors may feel that if they listen to the workers, then that will lower their "status" on the chain, but in reality that will gain them respect from the workers.----I have learned over the past few months to be more flexible when it comes to areas of the workplace. I can not control everything, so I stopped trying. I accepted others ideas and thoughts, and learned to live with them. If I was told to do something that was outside my daily assigned routine, then I did...and just documented it for further references!

This material has helped me think about how I manage my stress in the following ways......I will be the first to admit that I do get EXTREMELY stressed in certain situations and I react awful when confronted during that time. Most of my friends, say that I have a split personality when this happens--they have even given me a name---Sybill!. After watching the videos, I have never thought to actually just focus on one item--for a short time--in order to calm myself down and refocus. I think that I will focus on an item, and do the old thing of counting to 10, in order to focus. Two steps is better then one!

Talk..Talk..

I have learned that I need to be more mindful of my surroundings when it comes to talking on the phone or to others. I know that I get carried away with conversations, and some of the topics may not be appropriate for everyone to hear. Not only that, but I do become very distracted when I am talking.

Hello EVERYONE. My name is Sebrina Strafford and this is my first time ever doing a BLOG. The only reason why I have created this blog webpage is because I have to do it for a course I am currently taking in my pursuit for my Business Administration Degree from Bainbridge State College. I hope I did this right, but only time will tell!. Thanks everyone for reading!