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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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To reach that level, to be named the youngest self-made woman on Forbes ’ “World’s Billionaires” list in 2012 and No. She is wearing simple jeans and a plain white T-shirt—the antithesis of the power suit you might expect to see on a big-time business owner—but Blakely looks polished and professional. In fact, she was used to it.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In face-to-face situations, it’s best to wear professional attire and work on projecting good posture , a positive attitude , friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, a smile and a look of confidence. According to the Echo 2012 Global Customer Service Barometer , only 7 percent of U.S. You are now our new most favorite customer!

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

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“Tell me about your mother.”. Anyone who has been in therapy at any point during the past century has likely heard that request, now a go-to punch line for an entire industry of mental health. Freud’s idea of the “talking cure” remained unchallenged for decades. in his 2002 best-selling book, Authentic Happiness. to “How can we become happy?”

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

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She spoke about The Journey of Living the 5 Pillars, first by briefly reviewing the 2012 Be Bold Mastering Exceptional Leadership One Bold Step at a Time concepts. True balance doesn’t happen, but we can mindfully make time over our day, week or weekend to focus on more than just one or two of them. Don’t let them!

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Networking best practices for assistants

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We don’t have many career advancing opportunities and networking can help us learn from each other. Almost every event you will attend uses the phrase “unique networking opportunities”, this rings a bell doesn’t it? Our networking session will focus on: Building the confidence you need to network.

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What can assistants expect in 2013

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Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. If in 2012 you did not attend any events or training sessions then you should speak to your manager or HR immediately to get something booked for 2013. I hope you all feel the same and are looking forward to the next twelve months.

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Administrative Professionals Day Gift List for 2013

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Having a day (or week) for administrative professionals isn''t about Hallmark making a buck. If you don’t feel your assistant deserves a gift or you think this is a made up holiday please refer to my article What NOT to Get Your Assistant for Administrative Professionals Day. ” aren’t really compliments.