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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

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They’re the ones who turn up late every day and then watch the clock every time you make a move. Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing. Then follow up face to face where the core value for the relationship can properly function as the bridge to healthy, constructive communication.

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How Toxic Positivity Can Hurt Your Finances

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In fact, if you try to get out of a tough financial spot with good thoughts alone, you may actually wind up in a worse situation. Pushing off conversations about life insurance, retirement savings or long-term care doesn’t protect you from the negative feelings the subjects bring up. Talking with someone you trust can be helpful.

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Preparing to Move Overseas? Read This First

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As soon as you move abroad , you’re in charge of paying for your medical expenses, as your United States health insurance won’t let you submit any assertions, says Elena Jones, a personal finance expert at FinanceJar. Once you become a legal resident, you can sign up for the national health care in your new country. Do your research.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. . I haven’t given up on my ambitions to video a Slinky navigating our front steps.

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Getting Tangled Up Managing Unrealistic Expectations

My EA Career

We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. Executive Assistants that I coach, train and mentor consistently struggle to manage unrealistic expectations and helping them navigate this is something I focus on. I haven’t given up on my ambitions to video a Slinky navigating our front steps.

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Why Executive Assistants Need To Adopt A Slinky Mindset

My EA Career

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. They need to be confident about their ability to assert and advocate for the needs of their business leader and their key stakeholders. Let me tell you why.

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Why Executive Assistants Need To Adopt A Slinky Mindset

My EA Career

The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. To do that they need to feel empowered and supported and have the skill and capability to manage up, down and cross the organisation to achieve outcomes. Let me tell you why.