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Leveraging Up!
becoming their strategic partner and ultimately culminating in their
success.
As with professionals in any area of industry, there may be people
within the company who the Executive does not necessarily get
along or “gel” with. As an EA, this is simply not an option. It’s up to
you to cultivate a favorable working relationship in which you both
are working together in harmony, and in effect making each other’s
lives easier. This may not necessarily be on the top of the list of
important things to do for your Executive, but it has to be on yours,
in order for you to be as successful as you possibly can be.
A good relationship between the two of you is the foundation from
which your career can succeed and progress. If you refrain from
tackling any issues you have which prohibits you from carrying out
your role effectively, be assured your personal and professional
growth will be stunted, as will the progression and perception of the
profession overall.
Communicate on The Same Level
Communicating effectively with your Executive may come
naturally to some, especially those of us who have invested many
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