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Donald Kelly—The Sales Evangelist—Is Out to Create a Community of World-Class Sellers

Success

Kelly offers the example of someone who comes in to buy a computer. Take, for example, someone who believes the customer they’re about to call will reject them. For example, most sellers send emails, make phone calls or write LinkedIn messages to prospective clients. 6 Failure is part of the game. Photo Courtesy of Donald Kelly.

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Why Introspection Is So Important for a Balanced Life

Success

When I leave jiu-jitsu class and reenter the “real world,” I’m quickly reminded of just how valuable this practice of connecting to myself is. Jewish Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl was one such example. The feedback is instant, weaknesses are exposed and progress is achieved—but only through challenge. The counterbalance.

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What to Do If You Have Imposter's Syndrome

On The Job

Those who suffer from this condition have such chronic self-doubt that they see themselves as intellectual frauds, failing to enjoy their successes or external proof of their competence and accomplishments. Spend time beforehand picturing yourself making a successful presentation or calmly posing your question in class.

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How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Eat Your Career

I’ll give you a quick example: I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in marketing in 2001. I don’t recommend that you list generic professional development classes.). You have to keep your skills up-to-date in order to keep that certification valid. So, your education is continuously evolving with your field.

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Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion

Office Dynamics

I am well rested and ready to teach my high-end boot camp this week called World Class Assistant. I love teaching World Class Assistant as we dig deep into various topics including: Building a Strategic Partnership, Generational Communication, Being Future Focused, Decision Making, Creating a Career Portfolio and much more.

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7 Tips for Executive Assistants Who Want To Be More Assertive

Office Dynamics

Increases self-esteem. A very simple example for assistants is the person who always comes into the assistant’s workspace and takes pencils or pens or whatever. That is a very simple example. Benefits of Attending the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (as shared by course participants). Reduces anxiety.

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Tactfully Voicing Your Opinion In The Workplace

Office Dynamics

Today I am focusing on tactfully voicing your opinion, which is another topic I cover in our World Class Assistant Certification course. It is both important to express our views and maintain another person’s self-esteem. Resist rattling off what’s on your real mind. Step #3: Gather facts to back up your opinion. Joan Burge.