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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

We can learn from their loving fearlessness to look life squarely in the face and tell it like it is. 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. You have every right to pick your battles.

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4 ways to Boost Your Standing at Work

On The Job

The economy is starting to improve — there is going to be more hiring and promoting going on in companies in the coming year, and you want to make sure you're one of the first ones recognized," says Steve M. This can mean everything from making sure you contribute your portion to the office coffee fund to refusing to gossip about co-workers.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. Be willing to do anything and learn a lot of different skill sets and software programs so you are indispensable. Q: Are you expected to be accessible 24/7?

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain. Over the years, I've been steadily promoted in regular intervals and given more responsibility so my career actually hasn't stagnated. Be the bigger person and don't gossip!

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How To Avoid Being A Toxic Person: 13 Simple Tips

Brilliantly Better

It’s about keeping what you’re saying in sync with your mind, goals and attitude. Don’t Gossip Talking behind other people’s back is like putting your exhaustion pipe to somebody else door, while pretending you’re looking in a different direction. If you can’t focus , move away from the road and let others reach their goals.

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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. Your partner just had a promotion or a personal breakthrough and you’re supporting him. Did you learned something?

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Why the 80/20 Rule Could Make You Less Productive

Brilliantly Better

Small tasks that may imply you are spending your time are constant mail checking, gossiping with your work mates, being in your kids play checking your iPhone. Leisure: Guitar Playing, Programming, Drawing, Reading, learning Icelandic. You should not spend your time in small tasks: Spending is here the key word. Well, I dont.

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