Mind Your Manners: Office Etiquette Tips for Every Setting
Whether you are working in an office, remote from your living room, or your favorite coffee shop, there are few…
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Is Workplace Etiquette on the Decline? A Mannerly Refresher for 2024
It’s March 2024, and most are completely back to their daily work routine. Many people want to blame the pandemic…
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What Matters Most to Gen Z In the Workplace
There has been quite the conversation with employers struggling to engage with the new workforce, aka Gen Z. Born between…
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How To Stand Out in the Business World
I’m often asked about how to stand out in the business world, especially when someone is new to the organization….
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Five New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, the new year is often met with enthusiasm and possibility. You likely spent a portion of Q4…
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How to Look for a Job Without Burning a Bridge
There are many reasons you may want to look for another job opportunity, from preferring to work remote to changing…
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The Etiquette for Nicknames and Terms of Endearment
Some people love to be called special names by close family and friends, but when a stranger refers to you…
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How to Write Your Own Letter of Recommendation in Five Simple Steps
Asking for a letter of recommendation is a smart move following any career-building experience, whether it’s after graduating, completing an…
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Small Business Success: Leading With Your Heart
Chances are, you started your company because you knew you could offer something in a way that no one else…
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Adjusting Your Career Post-Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the business world forever and may have even altered your personal career goals. Whether you have…
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Career Advice | career etiquette | Interview Etiquette | Job Interview Etiquette | Job Seekers Etiquette
How to Negotiate Your Salary and Charge What You Are Worth
Your paycheck and what your boss has negotiated as your current salary do not determine your worth. Yes, they are…
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Post-Pandemic Career Goals
The pandemic took a toll on not only our health and emotions but also the way we conduct business in…
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Leadership Skills That Will Propel Your Career
There are still many unanswered questions and unfamiliar roads ahead when it comes to the post-pandemic world. According to a…
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What Are Soft Skills? Tips for Job Seekers
When it comes to getting hired, recruiters look at your behavior and mannerisms as carefully as they do your technical…
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Four Priorities Professionals Shouldn’t Overlook
For the past several months, trying to keep your business going may have been your first priority. Taking classes online…
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“I Hate My Job!” What To Do When Your Dream Job Has Become a Nightmare
You have finally landed the job of your dreams but you quickly realize it’s not the right fit, and you…
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Don’t Burn a Bridge When Quitting Your Job
Whether you are fired, furloughed, or simply decide to take a new direction, knowing how to professionally part ways (quit…
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Handshake Etiquette After COVID-19
A time-honored tradition and professional greeting has always been the extension of one’s hand in the form of a handshake…
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5 Steps to a Professional Resignation Letter
If you decide it’s time to move on from your current job, there are certain steps you must take to…
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5 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New Job
You have just started what you thought was going to be the job of your dreams and you quickly realize…
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How To Shine At Your Next Job Interview
First impressions are never more important than when you are attending a job interview; perception plays a vital role when…
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Millennials and the Halloween Office Party: What to Avoid
Halloween is in a few days, and the excitement in the office is building. One group getting in on the…
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Social Etiquette: An Update on Everyday Manners
Rules of etiquette have changed. Previously published on HuffPost. What once was relevant may no longer apply as society advances….
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8 Tips For Managing a Dynamic Millenial
Millennials bring a different and exciting worldview to the workforce. Defined as individuals born between approximately the 1980s to the…
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How to Politely and Professionally Attend a Client’s Wedding
People tend to do business with those they like, which is the main reason entrepreneurs invest time and effort in building client…
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Next Steps After Losing Your Job
Getting fired is one of the most intense experiences of adult life. Whether you saw it coming or you feel…
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Foul Language at the Office Comes With a Price
Whether you consider it a vice or virtue, many professionals admit to using foul language at work. But that doesn’t mean…
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Dealing with Negative Comments on Social Media
Shielded behind a computer screen, some people forget they are interacting with other human beings, saying things online that they…
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Accepting a Professional Compliment
As amazing as it feels to be recognized for a professional achievement, many people feel uncomfortable during their moment in…
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8 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Listening with intention is not always an easy task. Previously published on HuffPost. In our daily lives, we are full…
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5 Ways to Appear Confident in Your Next Business Meeting
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting with colleagues or superiors and felt as if you had nothing significant to…
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Business Etiquette | Career | Career Advice | career etiquette | Job Interview Etiquette | Job Seekers Etiquette
How to Change Jobs Without Burning Bridges
It can be tough to find your dream profession; millennials know this first hand. Previously published on HuffPost. Young professionals…
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7 Signs It’s Time to Let Go of a Difficult Client
While it is admirable to strive for client-pleasing service, there may come a point where your company is better served…
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Jumping Back on Track When You Lose Focus
There are hundreds of distractions in any given workday. From a steady stream of emails, the endless ping of text…
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How to Close a Professional Email
Traditionally, ending a letter was a fairly straightforward affair. Previously published on HuffPost. The rules were clear. You’d choose a…
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8 Tips for a Memorable Elevator Speech
It is a frequently asked question when meeting new people, or making small talk in a cubicle moving swiftly up…
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10 Etiquette Rules to Embrace in 2018
Despite all the typical lofty resolutions made at this time of year, there a few simple habits that are almost…
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Interacting With a Strong Office Personality
Alpha personalities, people with dominant tendencies who naturally assume a leadership role, can contribute a great deal to your team….
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5 Major Life Events Which Can Make You a Stronger Leader
Daily experiences, especially those which are difficult, can teach you valuable lessons that help you grow and succeed. This article…
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How a Date and a Job Interview are Remarkably the Same
A date and a job interview both require making good first impressions and establishing a solid relationship. This article was…
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Tips for Acing a Job Fair
The fall semester has begun and it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming job fairs. Studies show these events…
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Dining Etiquette for the Entrepreneur
Nowhere are manners more evident than during a business meal. This article originally appeared on Inc.com. There’s more to dining…
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Why You Should Appreciate Customers Who Complain
With social media and online reviews lending increased importance to every comment, it’s imperative that businesses adopt a robust customer…
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The Cost of Toxic Employees
The success of your business lies directly in the hands of the people who work for you. One bad attitude…
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Professional Punctuality
It’s been said that 80 percent of success in life is showing up, but this percentage is dramatically reduced when you…
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5 No-Fail Tactics for Making a Lasting Impression
This article originally appeared on Inc.com. Knowing (and utilizing) a few simple executive tools will allow you to put your…
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Business Etiquette: How to Ask for Time Off from Work
We all need a vacation every once in a while or need to take time off to attend a special…
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What to Wear to a Job Interview: Women’s Etiquette Attire Quiz
Whether the New Year has brought you new career opportunities (Congratulations!), or you are just interested in polishing your professional…
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Business Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: 5 Tips for Holiday Conversation
From the office Christmas party to holiday dinners, you’ll likely be visiting with close friends, family you have not seen…
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Don’t Be a Holiday Slacker: 5 Tips for Staying Productive at Work During the Holidays
It’s often difficult to stay focused on the job when there is tinsel to be strung and mistletoe to be…
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You Are What You Tweet: Social Media Etiquette Tips, Part Three
Are you minding your Twitter and Facebook etiquette? I’ve recently blogged about “You Are Who You Tweet” and “You Are…
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From The Daily Muse – How to Recover from a Job Loss
The following excerpt is from my friends at The Daily Muse, an online magazine for the professional woman. Enjoy! “A…
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What’s In Your Halloween Candy Jar?
I love Halloween – I love fall in general! As I write this blog at my office, we have cider…
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Dining Etiquette: How to Signal You Have Finished Your Meal
One of the most popular training sessions that I offer is Corporate Dining Etiquette. It’s great fun, fabulously entertaining and…
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Job Search Etiquette: Eight Things to Leave Off Your Resume
If it’s time to update your resume, you’re probably thinking about everything you need to include. But it’s just as…
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Guest Post From The Daily Muse: Handling Criticism at Work
I am excited to introduce you to my friends at The Daily Muse, an online career- and lifestyle-focused magazine and…
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Etiquette for the Rocket Scientist
A few days ago I was flying home from a business trip and started a conversation with a very congenial…
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Customer Service Etiquette: Five “Musts” for Stellar Hotel Customer Service
I have the opportunity to travel a great deal and stay at some wonderful hotels. Among them is one in…
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Departure Etiquette: Getting Fired with Decorum
No one wants to lost their job, but if this happens to you it is imperative that you handle the…
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Cell Phone Etiquette: Cell Phones at Work
Have you encountered someone displaying poor cell phone etiquette recently? Perhaps it’s been the loud talker in a small space,…
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Office Etiquette: Behave Like a Professional at Work
Making enemies with your office mates or successfully pulling something over on your boss is not the way to the…
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Brand & Conquer: Building Your Personal Brand
Republished: Brand & Conquer: Building Your Personal Brand, Courtesy of Pretty Young Professional Whether you are just starting out in…
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Business Etiquette: Giving Feedback That Works
Another great article by Kathryn Minshew, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Pretty Young Professional, that I thought you might enjoy. As…
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Interview Etiquette: Never Too Early to Leave a Great Impression
I would like to introduce you to Pretty Young Professional, an online resource for young, professional women. Their mission is…
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Business Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Thank You Note Etiquette Questions Answered
I have found that there is never a shortage of questions when it comes to the dreaded “Thank You Note”. …
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Personal Etiquette: 10 Important Firsts in Business and in Life
It’s the first of the New Year and a good time to evaluate the message we are sending. In the…
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Business Etiquette: Success in the Office is as Easy as PIE
Whether you are a recent college grad or starting on your second (or third) career, success in the office is as easy…
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Business Etiquette: Nine Tips to Surviving a New Boss
Change in management can be a big adjustment. You can adjust your attitude and do your part to help the…
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Labor Day Fashion Etiquette: When to Stop Wearing White
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and fashion-conscious people everywhere are confronting an annual question: Do I Need to Stop Wearing…
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Fashion Etiquette: Guidelines for Wearing Animal Prints
The fall fashions are already out and animal print is in full force. I shamelessly admit that leopard print has…
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Fashion Etiquette: Business Socks for Men
Would you sacrifice the look of your high-end sports car with cheap, mismatched tires and wheels? It is just as important to…
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Technology Etiquette: iPods, Buds in or Out?
Look in almost any direction and you are sure to spot people going through life with colorful wires dangling from…
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If the Shoe Fits: Shoe Etiquette for the Business Women
Whether you are a recent college graduate or a stay-at-home mom who is rejoining the workforce after raising the kids, your broken-in…
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Interview Etiquette – 12 Things Not to Say During an Interview
It should be no surprise to an applicant that arrives 15 minutes late, or ill prepared, that perhaps some prior…
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Interview Etiquette: What Type of Pen is Best?
How important is the writing instrument you use on a job interview and will it have any consequential impact? Maybe or maybe…
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Interview Etiquette: What to Wear for an Interview
Are you graduating from college soon and unsure of what to wear to your first job interview? Make sure you…
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14 Etiquette Tips for Helping New Moms
Etiquette Tips for Helping New Moms What New Moms Really Want but are Too Afraid to Ask For: HELP! 1. …
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Father’s Day Barbeque Recipe and Etiquette Tips
If a barbecue is in your Father’s Day future, here is my favorite “finger lickin’ good” Father’s Day barbecue recipe. …
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How do You Shake Hands: Five Handshake Etiquette Faux Pas
How do you shake hands and what does that say about you? A bad handshake can set the tone for…
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Airplane Etiquette: 14 Tips for Summer Travel
If an airplane trip is in your travel future, there are a few etiquette tips that will make your travels,…
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Diane Gottsman: Ettiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority
I am so excited to welcome you to my new blog! I plan to offer etiquette tips along with my…
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