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How Men Sabotage Their Careers

On The Job

While the majority of leaders (64%) are still men, a recent Zenger/Folkman survey found that women are ranked higher when it comes to what are seen as the competencies of top leaders: inspiring and motivating behavior; a talent for building relationships; and an ability to collaborate.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” In a recent survey, 624 respondents presented 230 different titles! In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” In a recent survey, 624 respondents presented 230 different titles! In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries.