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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

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Shortly after being promoted within the organization, she ran into a “brick wall” whom I’ll name “Melinda”. Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing. Seek out a trusted mentor, your spouse, significant other or even HR if the situation warrants their involvement. Stay assertive.

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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. an organization that works to develop, educate and mentor women leaders in New York. Training and support should be consistently and equitably offered.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

These tips will help demonstrate your higher-level abilities and support your bid for promotion when the time comes. Promote your accomplishments in a way that is honest and confident, without going overboard. You’re not “self-promoting;” you’re simply sharing information. Mentor Newbies. Master the Fundamentals.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . This is what indispensable assistants excel at and it takes assertiveness and resilience.

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Bold Strategies to Create a Balanced and Harmonious Life – Jennifer Lier

Office Dynamics

Jennifer took the stage following lunch to give a powerful, dramatic presentation that encouraged women to boldly create strategies to promote health and balance at home and at work. A strategy for brilliance is “Acting As If” – Find mentors to help you do what you want to do. You are assertive with a loving heart.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. The same is true for career plateaus. Feeling underutilized?

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