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

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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. Let’s spend some time making sure you guys have everything you need before I go, because I won’t be taking my phone with me.

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Ep 241: Elena Navarro on Corporate Culture, Toxic Workplaces, and Maintaining Confidentiality

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Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So there’s a lot of, you know, office gossip and stuff like that. So here I am. Jeremy Burrows 4:25 Love it.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. They also want to make a quick phone call and if they were to use my phone I can’t grab other lines if they were to ring.

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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. Pick up the phone. Don’t gossip at work. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career. I love #10.

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