You’re Not That Special – Everyone Is Busy

It used to be something major and unique for someone to always be busy, occupied or on the move. But, guess what? Just about everyone falls into the category of busy nowadays. We all have somewhere to be, something to do and someone to meet up with. Our packed (and sometimes overpacked) calendars consume our…

That’s Not My Name

You deserve to be called by your name, even if it’s spelled a little different or is difficult to pronounce. Saying (or at least genuinely attempting) to say someone’s name is the easiest and simplest way to show respect. And, even when there is an intricate and complex name that you’re faced with, a genuine…

Boundaries Save Careers

What is a simple 5 letter word that links us to other people all over the word, shapes and guides our everyday conversations and connects us to people who we have both personal and professional relationships online and in person? SHARE It’s pretty hard to peruse any website or social media platform and not see the word, share. It’s…

Did You Steal My Problem?

Are you a fixer? Do you hear people’s challenges and problems, then immediately go into “fix it” mode? Being a problem solver is indeed a unique and important skill, but if it’s applied at an inappropriate time, it’s counterproductive. Now, let me be fully transparent in saying that, I am absolutely a fixer, so when…

You Can Survive The Company Holiday Party!

It’s Company Holiday Party Time! You are either excited about it or loathing the idea of having to spend yet another couple of hours with people who you have to already spend the majority of your life with. (Hopefully your situation is the former and not the latter) Either way, I support you and I want…

I’ll Support You… If I Can Get A Discount

Who pays the full price for anything anymore? Let’s face it…we are all trying to find a way to stay within our budgets, exceed goals and advance to what’s next, all with a particular (usually limited) amount of resources, right? So, trying to cut corners and take advantage of discounts, deals or promotions is pretty…

How To Entertain Like a Boss! National Etiquette Week – Day 5

The E-Word – entertain, can really rattle some people. If you are used to being the guest versus being the host(ess), even considering entertaining family and friends may shake you up a bit. Contrarily, if you are the master host who regularly has family and friends over, today’s post will merely be a refresher, with perhaps a…

So, the #NCAA basketball bracket has been released. Please go ahead and participate if you wish, but are you spending your whole work day doing it, while missing deadlines and ticking off your co-workers? Lunch time is right around the corner… #etiquette #ncaa #bracket #basketball #corporate #entrepreneur #business #tpsreport

So, the #NCAA basketball bracket has been released. Please go ahead and participate if you wish, but are you spending your whole work day doing it, while missing deadlines and ticking off your co-workers? Lunch time is right around the corner… #etiquette #ncaa #bracket #basketball #corporate #entrepreneur #business #tpsreport

When Customer Service Goes… Good?

When Customer Service Goes-Good? #etiquette #customer #service #sales #business #entrepreneur About 4 years ago, we were in the market for a travel agent to assist with planning our wedding in Mexico. Although I’ve had a significant amount of experience in wedding planning, doing so internationally wasn’t quite my thing, so I knew that I needed an…