The Introduction: Make a Professional First Impression

The Introduction: Make a Professional First Impression

Business etiquette, or having good manners as some would say, is not just a bunch of meaningless rules to remember; rather, it’s all about making others feel comfortable and respected. It relies on three basic tenets: logic, efficiency and kindness. While there are...
What Does Accountability Really Mean? (Part 2 of 3-part series)

What Does Accountability Really Mean? (Part 2 of 3-part series)

Let’s take a closer look at the real meaning of “accountability,” and what the benefits can be for businesses, leaders, employees, and all those who choose to embrace this concept and put it into action. According to our friends at Merriam-Webster… Accountable...
Listen Up! The Secret to Career Success

Listen Up! The Secret to Career Success

Most people believe that listening is easy, and that they are good listeners. But effective listening is really an active process, not a passive one. Studies have shown that listening takes up about 45% of a typical day, so being good at it is essential, particularly...
Listen Up! The Secret to Career Success

What Does Accountability Mean to You? (Part One)

Accountability… Responsibility… Blame… Three words that strike fear into peoples’ hearts, frequently because they are confusing the first two with the third. In fact, blame is really a lack of accountability, or a lack of responsibility. This very...
Listen Up! The Secret to Career Success

What Does Accountability Mean to You?

Accountability… Responsibility… Blame… Frequently people confuse the first two with the third. What does this mean to you, personally?…. If you are not where you’d like to be in your profession, do you ever blame it on your boss, the...