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16 Rich Habits

Success

Very often the boards and committees of nonprofits are made up of wealthy, successful people. Rich Relationships can help you find a better job, refer new business to you or open doors of opportunity. Get a mentor. Among the wealthy, 93 percent who had a mentor attributed their success to that person. Don’t give up.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

Betsy Dougert, vice president of external relations for SCORE , which provides free mentoring service for small business owners, wants female entrepreneurs in all fields to know that SCORE’s more than 10,000 volunteer mentors have their backs every step of the way. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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The workplace circus continues to entertain, but back in the real world…

Workplace Insight

Another tech giant unravelling in public this week was Amazon, whose executives can be seen floundering around in the face of some fairly obvious questions from a UK government committee on the subjects of workplace automation, working practices, productivity and wellbeing. Sometimes much later. On occasion, only when we are told.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

Over your career how many times have you been referred to as the office wife? So, after some advice from my mentor, I started sending my boss weekly emails detailing what I had achieved that week. He sponsored the committee and volunteered a few more members of staff. I know I have….

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

This can include anything from a last minute bank run to working on a company-wide committee to making sure everyone filled out an updated W-4. Similar Posts: Create a Desk Reference Manual. Mentoring a Young Executive. The ubiquitous “Other Duties” clause found in almost every Administrative job description.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. You shutter when someone refers to you as an expert or wants to put you in the spotlight. Teach Someone What You Know or Become a Mentor. You have a track record of getting “straight A’s” or the equivalent on everything you do.

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Building Your Network

Ian's Messy Desk

He found that, holding constant for age, education , occupation and opportunities, the single most important factor in career success is your “reference group.&# Your reference group is made up of the people with whom you habitually associate and identify. You want to meet people who can be friends, guides and mentors.