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episode for quite some time. Today, there are actually three of us in the studio to talk about,

well, honestly, I've never heard anyone else talk about this.

So, this may be the best conversation that's ever been had on this topic.

We're talking about something most leaders depend on, but nobody ever really taught us how to do it well.

We're talking about leaders and their admins, their administrative

assistants, one of the most important relationships in any organization, because the admin to the

point leader is not just an admin. He or she is a gatekeeper. They often have power and influence

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