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

Success

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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Ten Commandments of Getting Along with People

Ian's Messy Desk

Make promises sparingly, and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs. Discourage gossip. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software Christmas gift ideas furniture shipping Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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The New Economics: It’s About Time. (Governing Time)

Office Dynamics

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. Eliminate debt – Focusing on problems or problem people (and whining about what they do) drains precious energy.

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The New Economics: It’s About Time. (Governing Time)

Office Dynamics

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. Eliminate debt – Focusing on problems or problem people (and whining about what they do) drains precious energy.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. I’m working on taking time off for visits, but in the meantime I’ll reconnect the old-fashioned way by writing, sending cards throughout the year; little gifts the family might enjoy, too. Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Too short, indeed.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. I know you know this lesson already, so for new/young folks: a good rule of thumb is to not gossip to begin with and just be a nice person to everyone because it’s the right thing to do.