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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Black History Month Interview Series. My organization has grown rapidly over the past 8 years so there’s always a new challenge and many opportunities to push myself out of my comfort zone. In 2006, an assistant professor I’d previously worked with was initially promoted to Executive VP before later becoming President.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

Success

After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. With that approach, Lester became a hero to many.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. I was being interviewed by major news publications! Collaborate with your fellow admins at your organization or others in your area to determine what kind of event(s) would work best.

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Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex

Practically Perfect PA

We have many meetings that need to be organized and prepared especially the logistics when we meet off site. I am a proud member of IMA (International Management Assistants) since 2006. I also publish interviews, share articles and write my own statements. What do you do for lunch? IMA is my passion and not just an association.

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Why HR and IT Need to Make Peace

On The Job

When IT has an unfilled opening, the entire organization feels it. On the other hand, IT “typically more than any other department,” wants more interviews of candidates, and that can slow down the process, he says. “IT Projects stall, daily processes slow and productivity drops. IT can be very risk averse. Got anymore?”

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Interview with Doria Camaraza.

Service Untitled

In this part of the interview, we talk about how customer service ties in with the different types of American Express cards and how American Express approaches the important topics of empowerment and taking ownership of issues. To read this part of the interview, click “read more” below.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Interview with Doria Camaraza.

Service Untitled

This was an interview I was excited a lot about because I’ve written about American Express a number of times and in pretty much any customer satisfaction or customer service ranking, American Express makes the list. This is a pretty lengthy interview, so I’ve divided it into four parts. Question: Where are the other ones?