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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

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You’ll need to learn lots of different skills, and it will be a long haul. Graham consistently observes businesspeople and other leaders she admires so she can learn from them and identify the characteristics that make them successful. Learn continuously. It can take decades to reach a leadership position.” Be observant.

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Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff? Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

I am involved in corporate strategy; plan, organize and participate in Board and committee meetings, handle performance appraisal, review and edit HR and Board policies, organize events and town halls, etc. Want to learn more about Ask an Admin and how to submit your own question? Is there a way for an EA to become CoS? Click here !

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Giantomasi , Co-Chair of the Executive Committee at CSG Law, it was designed to reflect the preferences and styles of the attorneys who will be “leading the firm 15-30 years from now.” The 120,000 square foot space offers flexibility and equality with a variety of private and collaboration spaces and no proverbial corner offices.

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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

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You don’t always have to agree, but if you’re merely open to learning, coachability will take you a long way. I learned to be coachable in my time as an eighth grade science teacher. Join a committee, serve as a camp counselor, participate in nonprofit clubs, volunteer at local churches or host a charity event.

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

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Listen to this week’s episode of the rich & Regular podcast about coping with financial fraud and continue reading below to learn how to protect yourself from online scams. . Senate Special Committee on Aging states that seniors lose about $3 billion each year to online scams. Listen to your gut.

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Ep 204: Whitney Kelso on Networking, Boundaries, and Taking Risks

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Whitney also serves as a committee member for the Governance and Leadership Committee for the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). She has her CAP and Pace Certifications, with the Organizational Management and Meeting and Events Planning add-on certifications.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.