When it Comes to the Image You Present, You’re Always on “Candid Camera”
Smile. You’re on candid camera. Today, deep in thought while waiting for the bagel I ordered to be toasted, I heard the cashier say, “Smile. It will make your day go better.” Once I realized that she was talking to me, I turned to look at her. She said, “I don’t know...
While “Not Working” on Vacation … I Decided to Focus on Social Networking Strategies That Work
Hola! A week away does amazing things – particularly a spa week in Mexico. For me, it was great exercise and massage treatments (good for the body), time to reflect (good for the soul), and to meet new people. Good potentially for business. One of the people I met was...
The Power of a Vacation: Get Recharged & Ready to Forge On
This week, I am on vacation – at a spa in Mexico. I tell you that because I am a real believer in taking R & R. It’s hard with fewer staff, doing more with less, and feeling the stress of the economy. But, the reality is our bodies and minds can burn out....
MLK Day Reminds Us: Effective Presentations Motivate
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day. On the news this morning, I once again heard part of his well-known “I Have A Dream” speech. The eloquence, the poignancy, the cadence, and rhythm are still astounding to me this day. He was a true motivator. You may...
Being Easy to Work With: a Concept That Isn’t Hard to Execute
I’ve been looking for ways over the past 6 months to economize – both in my business and personally. It’s amazing what a recession does to jump cost-cutting efforts into high gear! Changing insurance vendors was high on my list. The experience these past few months...
New Year is Best Time to Invest in Your Future – Employee Training
Welcome to 2010! Tom Peters was once asked, “What if I train my employees and they leave?” His reply? “Think about what will happen if you don’t train them and they stay.” Training took a serious hit in 2009. People were concerned with doing more with less, and...
My New Year’s Wishes For All Business Professionals
Many of you reading this are already “off” for the holidays. So, I didn’t want to get too heavy. Instead, I have four wishes for you all, for 2010. They are: You are healthy. Anyone that has had an illness or in your family knows that this really trumps everything...
Be a HOST At Your Holiday Office Party
Last week, I wrote about some dos and don’ts for attending work-related holiday parties. It seems, from the personal responses I got, that attending these parties can be quite a chore for some people. If that description sounds familiar, how can you make them easier...
Office Party Etiquette
Holiday time is here, and party invites are flowing. Time for fun … and time for faux pas a plenty! Here is my list of 9 holiday party mistakes to avoid making … Not RSPVing when asked. Always respond to invitations – whether or not you can attend the event. This...
Seven Strategies for Conversation Success
The Thanksgiving holiday is over more holidays are on the horizon... Typically, that means parties (professional and personal) – which, in turn, means more opportunities for creating conversations. For some of us, it is an easy task -- we like small talk, meeting new...