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Why Networking Is Not Overrated

Success

The piece, written by Professor Adam Grant of the Wharton School, is called “ Networking Is Overrated.”. In other words, accomplishments are more effective calling cards to success than a business network. I would love to live in that world, where talent, ingenuity and skill guarantee success. Networking is not overrated.

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10 reasons to attend Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few months I have been busy behind the scenes working on the programme for Assist 2016. Our social media gurus are real examples of how online networking benefits assistants. There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . About the network….

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Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Jennifer Chamberlin launched My Bilingual VA in 2016 after working as a Personal / Executive Assistant in Paris for 15 years. Through her experiences, she has developed strong administrative skills and a good knowledge of HR procedures. She is a good communicator, takes the initiative and has exceptional organization skills.

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6 Ways to Act on Your Ambition

Success

Building your ambition is building your enterprising skills: To consistently create new opportunities , to consistently take advantage of the opportunities you’ve created, to be aware, to face life with your eyes and ears open to the possibilities that might be just around the corner. Access the information highway. Keep learning!

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Just the Savvy Ones. Recognizing Career Love.

Office Dynamics

It’s Administrative Professionals Week 2016. The stronger your skills, including language skills, the more opportunities are available. Salary range – Yes, you can make six figures if you have the skills and drive. I love our career network. Administrative Professionals truly were the original social network.

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From Possibility to Reality

Office Dynamics

This past October, I was honored to be part of the 2016 Office Dynamics International Conference, The Revolutionary Assistant. Shortly after my initial conversation with Joan, I started enlisting a support network on how we might pull off a 450-person think tank. And here’s why. The seed of possibility was planted.

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