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How Physical Spaces Shape Human Relationships and Emotional Well-Being

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For those of us who are returning to the workplace on a regular basis, being surrounded by an environment that strengthens our connections with other people will undeniably impact our emotional well-being. It is about how people engage with the built environment and, by extension, with each other. It’s all about balance.

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Mastering The Art Of Distributed Leadership: Lessons From Atlassian’s “Team Anywhere” Program

Allwork

A major challenge for companies adopting flexible models is training managers to lead effectively in a distributed environment. At Atlassian, they don’t see this as an issue solved by mandating office attendance.

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An Admin’s Guide to Virtual Meeting Etiquette

All Things Admin

The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that. Whether you’re in the office, working from home, or observing a hybrid schedule, chances are good that there are at least a few virtual meetings on your calendar. As weeks became months and months became years, a new normal began to develop.

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Ep 241: Elena Navarro on Corporate Culture, Toxic Workplaces, and Maintaining Confidentiality

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So I was very blessed in my roles that I’ve had with my C suite, that they were mentors to me. So here I am.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

Find a mentor. Create an environment fostering your success. Also, consider your environment—is your home or office dreary or energizing? Ask questions of mentors and peers. Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse. Take stock and charge forward. Are any of those battles worth continuing?

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

Managing Calendars. If you are in a corporate environment and these personal duties are a regular occurrence, though, it could be considered a misuse of company funds, namely your salary. Mentoring a Young Executive. Greeting Clients and Visitors. This could be for your boss or bosses or conference rooms and other resources.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. So, some reasons why a previous assistant does not come with their boss are: 1) The boss moves to a new city/state and the previous assistant can’t come because they don’t want to/can’t move, the commute becomes too far, or they don’t want to work in the new office/environment.

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