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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. To reset the accountability dynamic internally, Friends should have a level-setting conversation with each member of their team to clarify goals, roles and responsibilities. Do you know what I mean?”. Fighters see ideas—i.e.,

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The goal is to fit into what exists already and understand your role in the organization/seniority. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. 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. Just be a good person and be you.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Find a mentor. Or, you can ask a professional organization about helping you find a mentor who can help guide you through some career issues. Don’t gossip at work. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career. After that, I realized finding a mentor is definitely one of my goals for 2010.

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