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‘Power Doesn’t Come from a Title’

Success

Amityville—the Long Island village where young Bill McDermott grew up, went to school and bought his first business. There was a Puerto Rican political candidate at the time whose slogan was “The people speak, and I obey,” and McDermott adopted it as his motto and still tries to live up to it. “I I am truly a Doctor Yes.

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Company Holiday Party Etiquette

Office Dynamics

More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party! Here are a few things to remember.

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Company Holiday Party Etiquette

Office Dynamics

More than 60% of companies will hold holiday parties this year. Most invitations will state the dress code or expected attire for the occasion. Also be careful of jeans, they may come off too casual and you want to spoof yourself up a little, after all, it is a holiday party! Here are a few things to remember. Joan Burge.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

Success

The agent pays to put them up in a luxury condo overnight, covers the change fees on their flights, and sells them a home the next day. In face-to-face situations, it’s best to wear professional attire and work on projecting good posture , a positive attitude , friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, a smile and a look of confidence.

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Ensure your clothes work for you!

Practically Perfect PA

There should be no step change in your work attire during the week. Lots of people make the assumption that they only need to “make an effort” when the boss is in the office or when they have an important meeting coming up. What about your summer holiday?” I always ask clients “Did you budget for your wedding?

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Host a Legendary New Year's Eve Party

Office Dynamics

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and it's time to start planning. Once you've taken care of Halloween costumes, settled on Thanksgiving plans, ordered your photo holiday cards and started your Christmas shopping list, it's easy to forget about New Year's Eve. Don't let this year be a dud! It's the End of the World. Masquerade.

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Answering Reader Mail: 7 Tips on Attire, Scheduling & Etiquette

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For example, I set up a sales dial-in call with about 40 people from every continent on the call. I sat at my kitchen table watching my phone blow up while people were emailing and IM’ing me all at the same time wanting to know why they couldn’t get on the call. Any books or reading up on this would be helpful too please.

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