Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. She regularly avoided all forms of interaction with her team, holing herself in her office without talking to anyone except during meetings. By now most of us have encountered that boss.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

So just wanted to say hello to all my international readers too! :) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Also respect that they are also busy and may not be able to hold your hand past the initial training period.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Don’t gossip at work. Be the dumbest person in the room. Take the high road.

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 6, 2010

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. What’s funny about getting that job is that I never had any specific training for that.

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