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The Customer Isn’t Always Right But How Do You Know Where to Draw the Line?

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I mentioned that I was confident I had fully performed the contract and was still offering to rework things to make her happy. Confidence kept Lynch from refunding a penny, and she wasn’t sorry to lose the difficult client. This article was published in December 2014 and has been updated. She said she would sue me….

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‘Power Doesn’t Come from a Title’

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Bill McDermott’s early business lessons McDermott has lived the American Dream, which is perhaps why his 2014 memoir, Winners Dream , is such an engaging read. The sincere younger man is discernible in the mature leader; these insights have always been the truest things he knows. What does he find attractive in applicants? “If

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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Rejection is naturally something an entrepreneur has to go through , but my confidence in this completely unique style was high enough that I chose to take the risk.”. Being out also affected Deer’s role as a business owner, sharpening her attention to details during tasks like reviewing the brand’s marketing materials. “I

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business.

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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She has mentored and coached senior leaders on changing culture and developing confidence, boldness and executive presence. Mason empowers women to speak up with confidence and stand out with courage. Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., With the U.S. In her company, Show Up Great!,

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