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a woman holding a red pen -- as if she were going to edit something or issue her grade -- grins somewhat mischievously. No fear, it's just Sara Dagen, the author of All Things Work Together.

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Category: all in a day’s work

How I Found Relief from a Nagging Colleague and Took Control of My Workday
2024, all in a day's work, life, life lessons, personal growth

How I Found Relief from a Nagging Colleague and Took Control of My Workday

Sometimes the thing that is driving you crazy is more controllable than you thought. Or could be. It’s up to you. Continue reading How I Found Relief from a Nagging Colleague and Took Control of My Workday

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?
2021, all in a day's work, Christianity, life, planning, self

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

The sweet spot for me is when I can create a plan that becomes a routine that becomes a habit — based on what I value. Continue reading If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100
2020, all in a day's work, blogging, Christianity, life, life stories, writing

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

Who knew mimicking Jesus would be part of a career in tech transfer? “Thy words were found and I ate … Continue reading My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

6 Best Things About My Return to Work
2020, all in a day's work, COVID-19, life

6 Best Things About My Return to Work

COVID-19 makes the workplace seem more precious There’s no place like home — unless you’re forced to do your day … Continue reading 6 Best Things About My Return to Work

How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
2020, all in a day's work, Humor, life, relationships

How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?

It’s just one of the many perils of working from home My husband is retired. COVID-19 has forced me to … Continue reading How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?

Business at the top; workout on the bottom
2017, all in a day's work, exercise, Humor

Business at the top; workout on the bottom

It was Monday morning, mere hours before my debut as a panel moderator at AUTM 2017, the annual meeting of … Continue reading Business at the top; workout on the bottom

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise
2017, all in a day's work, Humor, life

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

My hotel room for the conference came with a little surprise. Nothing much, really, just a man. A stranger. A … Continue reading When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

Begin with vacation in mind…
2016, all in a day's work, Humor, life

Begin with vacation in mind…

Begin with the end in mind doesn’t mean focus on the end so much as to focus on making the most of the time before the end. Continue reading Begin with vacation in mind…

Sweet on Paris…
2016, all in a day's work, life, terror

Sweet on Paris…

Knowing a friend is vacationing in Europe during this time of uncertainty makes this latest terror event too close to home. Continue reading Sweet on Paris…

It’s time to “man up”…
2016, all in a day's work, character, Christian life

It’s time to “man up”…

It isn’t often that I pour myself into a project only to see it fail. But failure can build character that success fails to do… Continue reading It’s time to “man up”…

SEO and so what?
2015, all in a day's work, blogging

SEO and so what?

In my work as a technical editor working on marketing campaigns for new inventions, SEO is considered an important part … Continue reading SEO and so what?

Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)
2015, all in a day's work, Humor, life

Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)

Constructive criticism is the art of offering feedback on work performance to help a person improve. Construction, specifically road construction, … Continue reading Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)

2015, all in a day's work, character, Christian life

When everything feels like straw…

I left the meeting feeling overwhelmed. Sad thing is that I was leaving a meeting I led. Sigh. Afterward, I … Continue reading When everything feels like straw…

Kicking boot and taking aim…
2014, all in a day's work, blogging, fashion, friends, Humor, life

Kicking boot and taking aim…

*Warning: This blog post has no substance whatsoever. Last year I ordered a pair of boots online, got them, tried … Continue reading Kicking boot and taking aim…

An office of one’s own…
2014, all in a day's work, character, Humor, life, teaching

An office of one’s own…

I have always wanted my own office — at home or at work. But until today, that never happened. I … Continue reading An office of one’s own…

When work is the escape…
2014, all in a day's work, character, Christian life, family, Humor, life, parenting

When work is the escape…

I have never been more thankful that I gave up teaching than I am today. If I were a teacher, I … Continue reading When work is the escape…

2014, all in a day's work, blogging, life

“Dine at desk” November…

Because we went out for lunch to celebrate the birthday of a colleague yesterday — and went out for lunch … Continue reading “Dine at desk” November…

2014, all in a day's work, character, Christian life, exercise, friends, inspiration, life

The view from inside…

It felt as if I were in Mrs. Repulski’s Advanced Humanities class again. “I’d better explain this better,” my English … Continue reading The view from inside…

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