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Ep 297: Chandra Severin on Networking and Managing a Team of Assistants

The Leader Assistant Podcast

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Chandra talks about managing a team of administrative professionals, networking, navigating change at work, and more. She has worked in a number of different industries including the legal field, the fashion industry and now the publishing/media industry.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. From a professional development perspective, my managers were blown away by my administrative procedures binder.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I think I can, I think I can.&# 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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How to handle mistakes?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I remember once an assistant from a law firm sent a fax to my boss by mistake and it had the legal advice they were giving their client, which my boss wasn't supposed to see, so she immediately called and asked me to trash it and that she would send the correct fax.

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