Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. I was fortunate enough to have a mentor do that for me at a critical moment in my career.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So here I am.

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On The Job

JANUARY 6, 2012

Instead of bragging how you're the only one able to handle a certain customer, send an email to a boss noting how you used strategies suggested in a recent industry article to deal effectively with an unhappy patron. That's a problem in American business climates where you must learn to call attention to your contributions.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 24, 2011

This is a skill I learned when I became a coach. Do you like email, phone or in-person conversation best?). This is not a gossip fest or a vent session. You need someone who will listen with compassion but also remain professional and be your mentor. Either learn to live with it or move on. Email this to a friend?

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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! This is doubly important for parents, as children learn by watching what parents do, not by listening to what parents tell them to do while doing something different themselves. I was back in Nevada that same night – I got in around 6:45.

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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! This is doubly important for parents, as children learn by watching what parents do, not by listening to what parents tell them to do while doing something different themselves. I was back in Nevada that same night – I got in around 6:45.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. First, for the business aspect, mirror them.

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