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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. The Friend’s gift. I was fortunate enough to have a mentor do that for me at a critical moment in my career. The Fighter’s gift. The best gift you can give a Fighter is a strong accountability partner.

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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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The New Economics: It’s About Time. (Governing Time)

Office Dynamics

Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. I freely provide my ability where she is not so gifted so that she can grow a business borne from her heart. This fall, I will branch out in a new way: investing time mentoring college-age adults through my church.

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The New Economics: It’s About Time. (Governing Time)

Office Dynamics

Just like nail biting or gossip, whining is a bad habit - nothing more - and all bad habits can be broken. I freely provide my ability where she is not so gifted so that she can grow a business borne from her heart. This fall, I will branch out in a new way: investing time mentoring college-age adults through my church.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Find a mentor. I’m working on taking time off for visits, but in the meantime I’ll reconnect the old-fashioned way by writing, sending cards throughout the year; little gifts the family might enjoy, too. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Take stock and charge forward. Are any of those battles worth continuing? Get a leg up.

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10 gifts to give your career

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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