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Dear Debbie: How Do I Tell if I’m Improving Myself at Work or Diluting My Best Qualities?

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To me, growth means continuously improving yourself—including your soft skills. For example, tailoring, say, your cellphone etiquette in an executive meeting perhaps isn’t a case of censoring your true self; instead, it’s an example of reading the room and adapting to the situation. Photo courtesy of Debbie Biery.

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10 Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter

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In fact, there is an event called #AdminChat that’s just for assistants – a free event that happens with a select resource, weekly, hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine (another phenomenal administrative resource). I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. Coursera Learning without limits. Sign me up.

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Revolutionary Insights Into Self-Leadership for Administrative Professionals

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Only a rare few administrative professionals have learned to tap into the power of the most advanced leadership skill. She’s witnessed its power first hand and helped hundreds of administrative professionals hone their self-leadership skills. Leading Boldly…Shining Brightly – Mind Set vs. Skill Set.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: Question and Answer with Joan Burge

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Executive Secretary Magazine. (Please share your recommendations in the comments below.). The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy. T he Organized Admin. The Innovative Admin. The Proactive Professional. Not Just An Admin. What goes in your Career Portfolio? – Video by Joan Burge about Creating Your Career Portfolio.

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Thank you for joining our Admin Blog-a-thon, what’s next?

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Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

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You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. Check out Lucy Brazier and her publication, Executive Secretary Magazine. I am excited.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

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Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity. IAAP has a magazine that comes with being a member called OfficePro and it has very useful articles. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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