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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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Call one of your children on the phone. 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. Take a nap. Get a leg up.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

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.

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