From Receptionist to Boss: Real-Life Advice for Getting Ahead at Work

by Nicole Smartt

Overview

The TIPS you need for the SUCCESS you WANT
Are you just getting started in your career? Do you need motivation and courage to overcome obstacles in your path? Look no further: this book is your blueprint for getting ahead in your career. Inside you’ll find the practical advice you need to guide you. Having advanced from receptionist to business owner in less than seven years, Nicole Smartt offers a goldmine of information to anyone wanting to become extraordinarily successful in their career. Read the book, defeat the odds, learn the lessons, and follow in the footsteps of a real-life success story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599326917
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Publication date:	07/28/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

NICOLE SMARTT leaped into her career just out of high school, working as a receptionist at a local staffing firm. Nicole’s determination, drive, and commitment allowed her the opportunity to move up the corporate ladder and into a position as a leader and owner. Today, Nicole runs what Inc. magazine called “one of the fastest-growing companies in America.” As a business advice expert, Nicole has been featured on platforms such as Forbes, The Washington Post, AOL Jobs, Fox Business, Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. She was appointed to the Young Entrepreneur Council and also recently honored as a Women in Business Leader. Nicole is the youngest person to receive the Forty Under 40 award by the North Bay Business Journal.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Step 1 Get Excited about What You Do 7

Step 2 Get Excited about What You Do 7

Step 3 Adopt a Positive Attitude to Achieve Positive Results 29

Step 4 Become an Information Junkie 45

Step 5 Cultivate and Nurture Your Network 57

Step 6 Become a Master of Social Media 69

Step 7 Lead by Example 81

Step 8 Hustle, Always Hustle 91

Step 9 Remain True to Yourself: Embrace Authenticity 101

Step 10 Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate 109

Conclusion: Putting on My Shades 117

Notes 119