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In this edition: THURSDAY THOUGHTS Benjamin Franklin said, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man [person] healthy, wealthy, and wise.” And, sleeping on it may just help you solve your next big challenge. As leaders and Force Multipliers, we don’t usually get to see the good stuff. By the time something lands on our desk or in our inbox, it’s very often because it was a problem that someone else in the
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As Founders look to hire a right hand to help them achieve more, they must first determine who they need in their world. Consequently, Executive Assistants (EAs) often emerge as one of the following positions — Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, or Personal Assistant. Entrepreneurs and leaders must understand who they want by their side and Force Multipliers must understand who they are and where they want to be in their career.
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