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Christmas gifts for assistants!

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few stocking fillers for assistants, heaven knows we deserve a gift or two! Noise cancelling headphones – Again two fold use of this gift. You can not only cancel out other people’s noise you can also avoid overhearing gossip that is best not to know about! The post Christmas gifts for assistants!

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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. The Friend’s gift. The Fighter’s gift. The best gift you can give a Fighter is a strong accountability partner. That gift, once unleashed, is the leadership path for the Fixer. The Fixer’s gift.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. When you’re a star, your skills and talents will always be welcomed elsewhere. The script was about the friendship of women. Thanks, Olympia.

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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 keeps us fresh and our skills top notch. Make the simple mental switch to focus instead on a solution.

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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 keeps us fresh and our skills top notch. Make the simple mental switch to focus instead on a solution.

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Why My Imperfections Are My Greatest Strengths

Success

We carry this type of defining language into our professional lives, using terms like the “office gossip” or the “brown-noser.”. This is a crucial skill. . Having strong communication skills is great, but what if you enjoy working with animals? You have gifts to offer the world. I’m a people pleaser. Are you ready?

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

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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