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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture. I was fortunate enough to have a mentor do that for me at a critical moment in my career.

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Certain Truths That Never Change In Professional Development

Office Dynamics

Find a mentor or “buddy” to help and guide you, if need be. Post ideas (with copyright and Office Dynamics International logo) on intranet sites. I love this question because it compels us to assess our strengths and weaknesses – and, ultimately, makes us even better. Focus on one tip per day for that week.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Getting your foot in the door. If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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We are what we think.let’s start thinking “Important!”

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and each time I meet with this group of professionals I come away appreciating more and more how much each of us knows and how qualified we are in our careers. I started out wanting to write an article on mentoring.

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The Big Secret to Time Management and a More Fulfilling Life

Stephanie LH Calahan

I talked to over 40 of my international colleagues and asked them for their one favorite tip on setting and managing priorities. One of my on-line mentors is Alex Mandossian and one thing I admire about him is the massive volume of work he can pump out. They came up with some great ideas. His secret?

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own.

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How a Two-Word Aussie Catchphrase Can Change Your Life Forever

Brilliantly Better

I took this voyage under the guide of the International Student Volunteer (ISV) organization with other American college students. Reply 8 Sandra Lee April 19, 2010 at 9:27 pm I have a mentor who always says, “No worries, mate.&# When I was 21, I took a life changing excursion to the land down under, Australia.

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