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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

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So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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Career Lessons Learned from the 2017 Solar Eclipse

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Those of you who have read my blog for a while know that I’m always looking for career lessons in the strangest of places. I’m a sucker for anything that’s called “a once-in-a-lifetime” event. The day before the big event, I finally decided to get a move on and, by then, they were nowhere to be found! Here in the U.S.,

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Career Success A to Z: C is for Confidence

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But here’s what I did: When I got to the huge ballroom where the first event was to take place and I saw the people trickling in, I danced. People saw me—the lively, uninhibited emcee—and they immediately knew it was going to be a fun event. While wearing a silly hat. Yep, that’s right. Inside, I was a ball of nervous energy.

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Nibbles and Yum-Yums: August 13, 2010

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I’ve done some guest posts recently on a few awesome blogs so click on through if you’re so inclined and read more from me in other places: Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach (on Ms. And the wonderful event was hosted by Charlie Gilkey ( Productive Flourishing ) and Pamela Slim ( Escape From Cubicle Nation ).

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How to Become an Expert in Your Chosen Field

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It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Or start a blog like this one (as I said, anyone can!). Host a lunch and learn event at your company, or simply share tips and resources with your colleagues. How do you do this?

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How to Become an Expert in Your Chosen Field

Eat Your Career

It’s not just because I’ve been writing this blog for over 5 years (any Joe-schmoe off the street can do this, you know!). Or start a blog like this one (as I said, anyone can!). Host a lunch and learn event at your company, or simply share tips and resources with your colleagues. How do you do this?

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Personal Updates, Reflections and Looking To The Future

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Well, friends, let me start this blog post by saying one thing: I’m still alive! This blog feeds my creativity and keeps me connected to all of you, my dear like-minded fellow professionals. Finally, I’m still doing the occasional speaking and training event for corporate clients. I know, I know. It’s been…like…forever.

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