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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. She regularly avoided all forms of interaction with her team, holing herself in her office without talking to anyone except during meetings. By now most of us have encountered that boss. Ignoring Feedback.

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What We Can Learn About Careers from Pope Francis

On The Job

Even if you don''t consider yourself a religious person, you need to learn to relax and not fight so many internal battles. 9) Committing the ''terrorism of gossip. "It''s 14) Forming ''closed circles'' that seek to be stronger than the whole. 5) Working without coordination, like an orchestra that produces noise.

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

Success

Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So just wanted to say hello to all my international readers too! :) This is her question: “ I am located internationally and I've been reading your articles. 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.

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Are You A Valid Person?

Brilliantly Better

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. Nothing fancy, just a lot of windows, menus and forms. Sometimes validation comes in form of money. Is it worth?

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Don’t gossip at work. Here are 10 gifts to give your career in the coming year: 1. Stay current.

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