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Matt Richtel’s New Book Explores the Emotional Balance Between Creativity and Stability

Success

Most scholars would answer this question with an obvious ‘yes,’ asserting that creativity is the engine of scientific discovery and the fundamental driving force of positive change. In brief, the idea is that new forms of life and new ideas are almost always destined to fail. This is true of many ideas.

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Why Executive Assistants Need To Adopt A Slinky Mindset

My EA Career

The slinky toy, with the capacity to stretch and re-form itself was born and has gone on to sell over 300 million. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Bouncing forward in this environment takes courage and grit.

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Why Executive Assistants Need To Adopt A Slinky Mindset

My EA Career

The slinky toy, with the capacity to stretch and re-form itself was born and has gone on to sell over 300 million. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Bouncing forward in this environment takes courage and grit.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. What are your strengths?

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NEWS RELEASE: Star Achievement Series Has Gone Public

Office Dynamics

An Intent to Apply form will be sent to the student prior to attending their class. The course will be taught in an environment where student can be fully focused on learning. Overview: In today’s work environment, employees can no longer be merely “good” at the basics. Today’s office environment is busier than ever before.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. They also need allies in the form of recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and educators. In my experience, women are aware of this and yet, it feels very hard to do in regular practice.

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Organized Admin with Julie Perrine

Office Dynamics

Travel Planning Example: Your travel planning system involves lots of different forms, templates, and checklists. You have an executive profile form with their key travel preferences and frequent flier details. You have an intake form for ensuring you get all of the details you need up front for effectively planning their trip.

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