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Words as Weapons. Does Civility Matter? You bet it does.

Bonnie Low-Krayman

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | January 2019 We are living in crazy times where mean-spirited words and deeds are common and shockingly normalized. These requests can be for assistance to land a new job, negotiate a raise, or identify a contact. Is that OK with you? Be unforgettable for the right reasons.

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Why You Need to Care About the No-Fly Zones on Your Team

Bonnie Low-Krayman

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | November 2023 If the pandemic showed us anything, it is that time is our most precious commodity. No-Fly Zones are the non-negotiable time constraints that employees now have as part of their lives – deal-breakers of a sort. People have their No-Fly Zones.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | August 2021. Everything is negotiable. She was able to quasi-patiently tolerate the negotiating process and “let it cook.”. This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication and a must-read for any administrative professional.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Coming runner up for the Hays/Executive PA Magazine awards for Newcomer of the Year 2012 started my journey into becoming a career PA. Peterborough has a large number of SMEs, which often means that you can be the sole administrative professional in your office. Have you personally met any challenges with running the network?

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. Lucy Brazier – Executive Secretary Magazine April 23, 2105. The role has changed and so must we. Risk Management.

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Ep 268: Liliya Susong on Bridging Culture Gaps

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Taking an active part in coordinating CyberCrimeCon (annual global cybersecurity conference) to streamline processes around international guests’ travel, negotiate with the hotels and sponsors to get discounts, and save additional costs by involving volunteers.