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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview.

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How CEO Simone Ross Fights Inequities in the C-Suite and Beyond

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Your clothing is picked apart, [and] your nonverbal communication is picked apart. I think at a point, you kind of look in the mirror and you’re like, ‘Whose clothes are these? She asserts that one significant problem leaders have is not knowing themselves. You know, at the point that your hair is picked apart. What is this?’

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

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am and pull on warm clothes over my PJs. Regarding training I would recommend every PA undertakes time management, assertiveness and minute taking courses. What is your morning routine before you get into the office? My daughter has a horse so I help take care of ‘Rosie’ and cover the morning duty. I get up at 5.15