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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

Believe me, it is the best form of release therapy! My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? Or do you have a question, call a member! Tap into each others brains.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Spanx: From concept to creation The idea for Spanx came about in 1998, when Blakely—who was selling fax machines door to door in Florida—wanted to eliminate panty lines showing through her cream-colored slacks. I quit my day job selling fax machines on Oct. The story of her success is remarkable. Practicality is kind of her thing.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. I am hoping the secretary will be a good boss, mentor, and leader to you. The goal is to fit into what exists already and understand your role in the organization/seniority. Just be a good person and be you.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Disengage From The Digital World Mental clutter in the form of too much information made readily available by a plethora of electronic devices is causing many of us to feel overwhelmed by thinking the world has totally freaked out. For bigger changes, enlist a mentor or professional coach to help you stay on track.

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