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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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Fight or Flight? Dealing with a Difficult Colleague!

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? She has been here a little over 1 1/2 years and has recently been promoted to an Administrative Assistant.

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Five Ways to Network With the Boss

On The Job

In these stressful economic times, it makes more sense than ever that you establish a stronger connection with your boss. Some employees believe that it's the job of head brass to go out and promote a company, to get new business in the door and to project a positive image. Excuse me, but that's just baloney.

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Does It Matter Whether You Have Friends at Work?

On The Job

If I dont, the days can be very long, and very stressful. When she was at the University of Florida, Methot studied colleague relationships and found those who worked with people considered “friends” engaged in “more whining and gossiping and complaining,” she says. “In What toll has workplace stress taken on your life?

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. 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. Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues?

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How To Avoid Being A Toxic Person: 13 Simple Tips

Brilliantly Better

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. They spend minutes and minutes blocking the road just to tell how smarter and skilled they are, and how stupid the other guy is. Great post. Stay Motivated!

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Why the 80/20 Rule Could Make You Less Productive

Brilliantly Better

Always keep some buffer time to relax, take it easy and disconnect from stress. 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. More on this later, in the practical part of this post. You should not spend time, never.

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