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Creating a clear and authentic personal brand

Personal branding is more important than ever in today's business world, but have you ever thought about your personal brand? Find out why it's so important and how to create one.

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Protocol: How It Evolved and Why It Should Matter to You

When we think of Protocol, we often think of international diplomacy or formal settings. But the concept of Protocol has a long history that predates the modern nation-state. In fact, the rules of Protocol are more relevant than ever in today's business world. Here's a look at how Protocol has evolved and why it matters to administrative professionals.

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Emotional Intelligence and the Workplace

Do you know what emotional intelligence is and why it's so important in the workplace? Learn about the different skills involved and how to develop them.

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Cultural Intelligence (CQ) & Executive Support

As businesses become more global, the need for executives with cultural intelligence grows. Here's how executive assistants can help their bosses succeed in a culturally diverse world.

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The Importance of Goal Setting for Career Clarity

Learn why goal setting is an important exercise for anyone in an executive support role and how it can help you gain clarity about your career aspirations. Download the goal template to help you achieve clarity around your career goals.

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Bad Bosses and Executive Support

No one should have to put up with a horrible boss. If you're an executive assistant, read these tips on how to handle workplace bullying and power dynamics.

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The leader assistant and the future of work

The rise of cloud-based platforms has changed how we work. How can you, as an executive assistant, make sure that you're still valuable in today's workplace? By developing leadership skills. Here are tips on how to develop your own leadership skills to excel as a leader assistant.

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The social media savvy assistant

The rise of the social media savvy executive assistant is upon us. With the ever-growing importance of social media in today's business landscape, more and more companies are looking for administrative assistants who are well-versed in the ways of social media.

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The importance of collaboration

Collaboration isn't always easy. There are the push-and-pull dynamics of working with others, the need to compromise, and the occasional ego clash. But, learning to navigate these challenges through the art of collaboration can be a powerful tool for career advancement.

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The Entrepreneurial Assistant

Learn about the skills that set entrepreneurial assistants apart and how you can use them to grow your own career.

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Lead with Resilience

What are the characteristics of a resilient leader and how can you develop them? Here’s what every leading executive assistant needs to know.

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Is it over for remote work? Elon Musk is making it so!

A leaked email from Elon Musk shows the founder of Tesla and SpaceX no longer accepts employees working remotely. They must show up for a 'minimum 40 hours' of work in the office or ship out!

We explore the implications of such a move.

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