Acceptable Business Casual Wardrobe for the Workplace; How Casual is Too Casual? (part 2 of 2)
In my last blog, I posted about summer workplace wardrobe faux pas. Yes, many businesses relax their dress code in the summer, moving from business casual Fridays to business casual every-days. This decision is usually met with cheers from the staff. Despite the...
New Year’s Resolutions for Career Success in 2014
Are you a New Year’s resolution maker? Why not focus on some important career- and work-related promises? Work-related resolutions help you implement important changes that can have dramatic, long-term effects on your career trajectory. The secret to New Year’s...
After Holiday Gifts Are Opened, It’s Important to Send Thank-You Notes
We live in an increasingly rapid-fire, fast-food world. Unfortunately, it seems that a casualty of this new climate is that basic courtesies are quickly disappearing — and none more quickly than the old-fashioned thank-you note. Be honest. When was the last time you...
Are Millennials a Lost Generation? Absolutely Not!
I came across a fascinating infographic the other day: "Are Millennials a Lost Generation?" It's also pictured at the end of my blog. Although we’ve discussed Millennials and generational gaps before, it seems that the discussion/ controversy of the issues members of...
Don’t Let Workplace Labels Hold You Back
Why is it that if a man is passionate and persuasive, he’s called a brilliant leader? But if a woman is passionate and persuasive, she’s bossy. Why is it that if a professional man takes care of his appearance, he is known as meticulous? But if a woman takes care of...
Create a Workplace Wardrobe that Works
My friend Carol just went back to work after 10 years of running her own company from the comfort of her sofa, in her yoga clothes. Although her new firm takes a casual approach to attire, with nary a power suit to be seen, my friend immediately went out and bought a...
What to Wear to Office Year-End Celebrations
BRODY’s year-end holiday dinner is next week. When is yours? If it hasn’t happened yet, you can benefit from this blog ... Actually, the title of this post might be a bit misleading, because without knowing you, your figure, your age, your industry, or the level of...
Ten Books to Take Your Career to the Next Level: Your Competitive Advantage Series
It’s been a busy year here at BRODY, and I’m thrilled to announce that we are putting the finishing touches on our series of 10 mini-books, the Your Competitive Advantage series. Starting in 2014, these books can be purchased individually or in a bundle of...
Business Blunder Phrase to Avoid: “I Can’t Do That”
I came across a great article in the June 2013 issue of T + D Magazine titled, “Ten Career Tanking Phrases to Avoid Using in the Workplace,” which is not available online to non-subscribers. It reiterated many of the business blunders I’ve shared in this blog,...
Eliminate Qualifiers, Increase Trust
Many blogs ago, I discussed words to eliminate from your business vocabulary. I focused on the word “try” and the expressions “I think” and “I might.” There are various other words, phrases, and attitudes that you might want to pay closer attention to... Just...