Sun.Aug 11, 2024

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Meet the Most Interesting Non-Athletes at the Olympics, Who Make the Games Run Smoothly

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Who fills the chalk bins for those gymnasts shining in the spotlight? Who ensures the track length is accurate, the river is clean, and the athletes’ outfits fit just right? Over 150,000 people do—that’s who. In Paris, this was the number of staff positions the Olympic committee estimated were created to support the Olympics and Paralympics. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), over 700 people work in administration alone.

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Ep 284: Fanni Gambero on Using Personality Assessments in the Interview Process

The Leader Assistant Podcast

Fanni Gambero went from office admin to co-founder and president, and is passionate about helping small business assistants take their career to the next level. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fanni shares a snapshot of the DISC personality assessment and how it is a helpful tool for pairing assistants with executives. She also shares her favorite interview questions and tips, and talks about the importance of networking.

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Entrepreneur and Fly by Jing Founder Jing Gao Shares What Inspires Her

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Jing Gao wants to push you to elevate your meals by expanding your palate. The Sichuan, China-born chef and entrepreneur is on a mission to bring authentic Chinese flavors to your table through her company Fly By Jing, which is sold in Whole Foods Market stores across the nation. The business carries a line of versatile chili sauces and condiments that has earned accolades in Food & Wine and The New York Times and was featured on the popular YouTube show Hot Ones.

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Returning to the Office? Ensure Your Female Talent Stays with These Six Strategies

Allwork

Challenges related to caregiving and household responsibilities significantly influence women’s decisions to leave firms that enforce strict return-to-office mandates. The reintroduction of commuting and in-office gender biases negatively impacts women, leading to job dissatisfaction and higher resignation rates. Companies should adopt flexible work arrangements, support systems like childcare, inclusive culture initiatives, and technological solutions to better accommodate women’s needs a

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform