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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. I never take for granted the basic ‘platform’ skills I learned in the early days as a speaker. This is not smart.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

I could do all this work, but I found that my focus and time management suffered since each government agency worked in a different way, and each kind of consulting required different skills. With each paddleboard purchase, our customers could buy a pair of RAMP skis at a discount price of $149 or a snowboard for $99.

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The Learning Tree: Books, Blogs and Podcasts that Changed Me

The Marq

All links are directed to Amazon Kindle versions of the books using the Amazon Smile links so that your purchases will benefit your charity of choice. by Robert Kiyosaki StrengthFinder 2.0 , by Tom Rath The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , by Stephen R.

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. It is essential to continue to hone in those skills that will make you the indispensable assistant. computer software).

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Shining a Light on Black Assistants: It’s Not Black & White

Bonnie Low Kramen

This stark distinction in childrearing highlights why and how, because of structural, institutional, and individual racism, Black adults are taught how to manage and navigate a world that sees them as second-class citizens. I have had the opportunity to work as the Chief Assistant to two powerful CEOs; and to create The Duncan Group, Inc.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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