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Leveraging Up!

articles from the AdminUniverse blog and
boiled them down into usable “Points of

Wisdom”—practical bits of knowledge

that you can easily absorb and
integrate. These Points of Wisdom are

hard-earned from my many years in the
Administrative space, and they continue to

serve me today. My hope is that by sharing them, emerging

professionals like you can effectively skip some of the “hard knocks”
I’ve taken as you find your own path toward success.

To make the information easier to navigate, I’ve broken the book

down into four parts. The first section, “Developing Synergy with Your

Manager,” will be especially helpful for Assistants just getting started,
or for those who work with Managers who are particularly

demanding. The second, “Developing Effective Leadership Skills,” is
designed to help Assistants who are responsible for managing a

team. The third part offers tips and principles for developing a
positive and diverse work environment. We close with “Being and

Doing Your Best,” which offers practical tips for building your own

professional skills while taking personal time to unplug and regroup.

At the end of each part of the book, you’ll find a section called “Action
Steps” with some practical questions for applying what you’ve just

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