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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

Success

Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. The standard disclaimer applies: this is not medical advice, talk to your doctor before you try any of these current favorites of some of the highest achievers in Silicon Valley. Leverage health hacks. His response?

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have been an Executive Assistant for over 10 years, and am now working for a Vice President in an academic medical center. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced.

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The Admin’s Impact on Employee Morale & Culture Whitepaper

Admin Awards

‘I have this big project, he’s not letting me on his calendar, how can I remedy that?’ Then, keep personal feelings out of hard conversations by negotiating from the point of the data. I would see a leader from one division talking to an Admin from another division about how best to deal with that person’s leader.