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APRIL 3, 2023
The jokes, gossip, laughs, arguments, and memories I miss. For our interview, Ebert answered questions by email, his preferred manner of communicating—although he did love a stack of Post-it notes, the handy-dandy talking technique he used with his wife, his full-time home nurse and the good friends invited to their Chicago townhome.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
In an effort to sound gracefully diplomatic during a grad school interview, I found myself referencing that particular experience in terms of “teachable moments,” a buzzy phrase I’d never used before in my life that suddenly made a lot of sense. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated.
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On The Job
JUNE 22, 2015
In the article by Christine Porath, associate professor at Georgetown University, she noted that after studying the cost of incivility for nearly 20 years she finds that "insensitive interactions" hurt a person's health, performance and souls. Do these people know they're being mean and belittling others?
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. The other inspiration is that at the time I started writing the blog I didn’t think there were that many helpful articles for assistants that were actually written by assistants still working in the profession.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. The other inspiration is that at the time I started writing the blog I didn’t think there were that many helpful articles for assistants that were actually written by assistants still working in the profession.
On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 24, 2013
:) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. I passed the HR interview and I am waiting for the answer from the CEO interview. I had 2 initial interviews or tests before I came down to meeting the CEO. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances.
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