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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

Success

And while some of that advice differs based on the career level of the individual— how to negotiate as a woman, how to dress, etc.—if Women supporting women don’t fall into the gossip trap. Humans love gossip. Tips for women supporting women at work So, what’s an ambitious young woman who wants to support her peers to do?

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How Taking Charge of Your Emotions Can Help You Find Success in Business

Success

Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. “ Being emotional ” often gets a bad rap.

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Office Politics Can't Be Ignored

On The Job

This may mean you give a little, or you negotiate with someone else to bring about a positive solution for a third person, but in the end, everyone feels they’ve gotten a fair shake. Don’t gossip. Some people equate gossiping with office politics, and that’s a big mistake.

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate. Other people would probably much rather find a new job immediately while not burning bridges or gossiping about it. This is when you have the most leverage.

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10 Tips to be a Better Executive Assistant - Part 3

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

LOL I don’t divulge because I don’t have any and it’s not good to gossip. Having on-going open discussions as soon as you come aboard helps navigate your role better and negotiate appropriately during your annual review. Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, someone asks if I’ve see the above titles.