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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Spanx: From concept to creation The idea for Spanx came about in 1998, when Blakely—who was selling fax machines door to door in Florida—wanted to eliminate panty lines showing through her cream-colored slacks. I quit my day job selling fax machines on Oct. The story of her success is remarkable. I was on her show in November.

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5 Habits to Help You Handle Rejection Gracefully

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The best thing you can do when you’re afraid is to take a chance, be bold and tell a friend or mentor exactly what your biggest fears are. Let the other person finish their train of thought. Oh, and I’m going to fax a poem to you. The weather’s always good with online training. Listen fully before you respond.

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Becoming a Go-To Assistant

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lynn Crosbie a Medical Assistant at a Research Hospital says, “Every time I learn something new, I write it in my manual, i.e. how to use the fax machine, information about the phone system, where the photocopier is located, who my contacts are in this position, who I can call for help, etc. One of our greatest resources is our co-workers.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Also respect that they are also busy and may not be able to hold your hand past the initial training period. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. I am hoping the secretary will be a good boss, mentor, and leader to you. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Thanks to Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting 8. For bigger changes, enlist a mentor or professional coach to help you stay on track. Even though I'm trained and certified in professional organizing, I too can quickly become overwhelmed in a client's cluttered space. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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