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Book Review: Give and Take

Productivityist

As I continue my travels, I''m offering up a guest post from a regular contributor to the blog, Mike Dariano. Grant also writes about how givers negotiate better than takers. In one study of student negotiators, the group trained as givers got better deals for themselves and their opponents. Are you a giver or a taker?

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Dear Reader, Thank you so much for your questions. I hope I can be of some help to you.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

Some helpful business assets these organizations provide include mentors, templates for documents and contracts, free professional advice, and online training courses. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Pursuing Your Dream Career. Have always wanted an MBA? Bonus Resource!

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm so glad I found your blog. I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. I volunteer, I read a lot, I write this blog, I sleep a lot and have a lot of fun.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! And here’s a story I’ve never shared yet on this blog, for no other reason than because it hasn’t come up, until you asked this awesome question. You can read that full blog post at the end.)

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