Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. The Friend’s gift. Not to mention the very real cost of all that extra task-switching that’s already out of control in the modern office. The Fighter’s gift. Fighters never stop asking why.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Make promises sparingly, and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs. Discourage gossip. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say less than you think. Cultivate a low, persuasive voice.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. I freely provide my ability where she is not so gifted so that she can grow a business borne from her heart. So quit it.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. I freely provide my ability where she is not so gifted so that she can grow a business borne from her heart. So quit it.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, to shed some light on culture and the business world for any readers who are young, new to EA work, or going through the same thing, I want to address your email in its entirety. I will definitely answer your question.

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