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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

Throughout the day, this self-improvement gift will track body changes in relation to sleep, stress, hormone cycles, activity, meditation and more. The corresponding smartphone app provides regular updates to levels of stress resistance and advice on optimizing routine for specific hormone cycles. Prices start at $35 for a single box.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Find or make an org chart so you understand your boss' direct reports and their direct reports. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Be mindful of your boss' preferences, perks, and style of working, communicating, and handling stress, conflict, bad news, good news, etc. Do they know the vm passwords?

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues?

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

It happened quickly; my office was moved, hours extended, job duties increased, my favorite aspects of my job were taken away and I no longer reported to my great manager. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. After three years, a new director came in, eliminated a few positions and changed my role.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

The same theory applies when you’re temping too, or even contracting as a minute taker – find someone on that team that you can check things with so that you’re always showing yourself up as the most knowledgeable and professional minute taker going around.

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