Should We Ban Handshakes at the Office?
Should We Ban Handshakes at the Office? Banning handshakes in the workplace has become such a hot topic in the news lately. This article provides all the reasons why we should keep this very important gesture. First Impression: A handshake is a very important part of a first impression. It says a great deal about […]
Business Etiquette: New Guidelines for Texting at Work
New Guidelines for Texting at Work A recent Wall Street Journal article prompted this post on texting in the workplace. You may be the one questioning whether to text a client. You may also be the one who mistakenly sent an “I love you” text to your co-worker….a text that was intended for your partner! […]
Business Etiquette: What is the Human Connection Worth
Business Etiquette:What is the Human Connection Worth What if we told you there may be a skill that you are overlooking on a team’s year-end review? Have you considered the importance of the human connection? Are your employees evaluated on this skill? This module has become my most requested speaking topic. Last week the New […]
Email Etiquette
Email Etiquette Email etiquette: Who isn’t overwhelmed with an amazing amount of email these days? What if I told you that you can save time while writing an email that is perfectly phrased and well-received every time? This article shows you how to send better emails. You will learn how to write an email […]
Did JP Morgan Make the Right Decision with Their Recent Dress Code Policy?
Business Casual: JP Morgan’s New Dress Code JP Morgan Chase & Co announced a new dress code. The Wall Street Journal reported on the details in their Saturday edition. JPMorgan is adopting a new business casual policy. Our largest bank is taking a break from traditions. JP Morgan is advising employees to wear more casual […]
Generation Z: What You Need to Know About the Workers of Tomorrow
Generation Z: What You Need to Know About the Workers of Tomorrow Generation Z are those born after 1995. This is the generation that is unaware of what the world is like without a device in their hand and the internet. Many learn how to “click ” or “slide” before they learn how to read!
Conversation Skills
Conversation skills are top of mind these days. As a business etiquette trainer, I am often asked how to improve soft skills amongst teams in the workplace. Let’s face it, employers want people that can talk and build relationships, both internally and externally.
Business Etiquette: What NOT to Wear to the Office in the Summer
How do you manage your personal brand in the summertime when it is steamy hot outside? Here are tips to keep your bar raised for the office. When an HR representative calls me to provide business etiquette training for their team, inappropriate dressing usually tops the list for areas that need improvement. Don’t make the […]
Business Etiquette: Body Language
Body language is one of the keys to your success both professionally and personally. Our movements are speaking as loudly as our words, whether you know it or not.
Here are 9 tips that will significantly enhance, magnify and boost your image. 1. Powerful handshake – Is yours powerful? Are you sure? Have a friend check it out. You must make web to web contact with your hand. Business deals or job opportunities are lost due to wimpy handshakes. This a very important part of your first impression. Remember, to always stand for a handshake. This shows respect.
International Business Etiquette Speaker
International Business Etiquette: My Trip to the Middle East International Business Etiquette Speaker There is a direct flight from Philadelphia to Doha on Qatar Airlines and I was a passenger on it. My final destination was Bahrain, a country in the Arabian Gulf. The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted me as a guest […]
