Susan Burks

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Knowledge is Power—Understanding Cultural Differences

01st March 2011
Americans are exposed to vast amounts of information inside their organizations. From company meetings discussing overall strategy to vast data troves to dig through, information constantly flows. Except for a few minor situations where confidentiality i... Read >

English Language Understanding versus Speaking: Two Very Different Things

26th February 2011
What if there were fewer English speaking people in the world, and we had to hear people speaking from a different platform than our own? If we had to “translate," we would be confronted by an obvious difference and prepare to accommodate it. We might ev... Read >

Floor Control: Learning the Art of Gaps in Virtual Communication

26th February 2011
An individual speaking in a group setting owns floor control. What most Americans do not realize is that floor control preferences are cultural and happen quite naturally. Aspects of floor control become very important to achieve a successful interaction ... Read >

Five Coping Skills to Help Grievers Get Through the Holidays

14th January 2011
The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those of us coping with loss. In this article, I share five skills that helped me cope when my son was diagnosed with a chronic illness. 1. Schedule a Specific Time to Cry If the onset of your... Read >

How to Dress Hip, Healthy & Sexy to Drive Your Man Wild! 5 Head Turning Tricks Men Find Irresistibl

07th May 2010
Does your man find you as irresistible as he did on your first date? As the years pass, countless couples can go from sizzling HOT to… well, not. If you two love-birds are in the "not" category, here are a few date night tips and tricks to reignite his... Read >

The 20 Style Secrets of Hip, Healthy & Sexy Women Over 40

07th May 2010
The lifestyle habits of hip, healthy & sexy women over 40 allow them to enjoy living life to its fullest. They have learned to embrace aging and as a result, look and feel better than at any other time in their life. Their style is a reflection of the es... Read >

Spring Cleaning: Organize Your Closet to Live Hip, Healthy & Sexy Over 40

07th May 2010
For better or worse, we spend time in our closets everyday. The state of your closet and clothes can either positively kick-start your day or bring your mood way down. Creating and maintaining a clean, well-organized closet is a self-loving practice that ... Read >

The Mindset of a Hip, Healthy & Sexy Women Over 40

30th April 2010
What she thinks, knows and does to be her best at midlife Arriving at the mid point of life can be the most exciting and fulfilling experience ever. This is your time when you get a second chance to be better than ever. Here are some insights to help y... Read >

Want to Look Great Over 40 but Hate to Shop? Top 3 Secrets to Make Shopping Fun Again

30th April 2010
Shopping can provide you with the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. It's thrilling when the clothes you try on look as good on your body as they did on the rack. It's agony when nothing fits and you have to take that dreaded walk of shame - leavin... Read >

Can Anyone Become a Personal Assistant?

03rd March 2010
What Is Your Background? Do you have a desire to serve? Are you the kind of person who likes to do volunteer work? The real answer can be found in looking at your attitude. Do you, and can you put other people first? Are you willing to possibly miss ou... Read >

Travel Tips For Personal Assistants

26th February 2010
You may go or you may need to stay at the home or office and tend to things while your employer is away. Whatever you do, you will still need to have a handle on all aspects of the travel and be well prepared to deal with any changes or last minute surpri... Read >

Personal Assistant Tips on Finding Where the Jobs Are

11th February 2010
As someone looking to find a job as a Personal Assistant, you can be assured that by the time you find the position others have also found it, but the second part of getting hired is to stand out. In the next few pages, we'll discuss the secrets you can u... Read >

Five Rules To Managing Your Day as a Work At Home Mom

11th February 2010
If you work INSIDE the home, you know how hard it can be to stay on track and not get distracted with a domestic "to-do" list. Here are 5 Simple RULES to follow when you are work at home. #1: Give Yourself Attention FIRST. Take just 10 minutes to ... Read >