The rule is simple. The one who did the inviting should initiate the conversation of business. If you are hosting you should wait until after the order has been taken
Yes, there is. The rule is simple. You introduce the Junior person to the Senior person. But you say the most important person’s name first, in this case, the Senior
You should arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to a meeting so that you can acclimate yourself to the surroundings and to settle down before your meeting. You do not
An article posted in The Work Buzz, The CareerBuilder.com Job Seeker Blog, Anthony Balderrama discusses the yeas and nays of wearing shorts in the workplace during the summer. You can
People don’t really know who they are! Or at worst, they don’t know how to communcate who they are to others! Before you begin writing your résumé, making phone calls,
Your “face” is your logo. It is your Primary Personal Branding Identity. It is the visual of who you are! The biggest mistake that professionals make when planning for their
Choosing An Image Consultant I get this question asked a lot. There are several things you first need to know before you seek professional services. What Is The Difference Between
Personal Brand Equity! What is your Personal Brand Equity? There are two components when you are talking about Personal Brand equity: tangible and intangible. Tangible refers to how much your
Okay, I am not one to promote “products” BUT there is one item that I will share with you that will help you with your dilemma and save you tons
What is Color Analysis? It is just as critical for men to have their colors “done” as it is for women. This process is technically called Color Analysis. It is
Ralph Lauren is a very well known brand globally and it all started with his name. But his name was not Ralph Lauren, it was Ralph Lifshitz. So he changed
Personal Brand Alignment Don’t stress out. It is not that complicated, but developing your personal brand takes a strong commitment, time and patience. You have to first wrap your hands
Business stationery is the lost art of communication. Using it today can really make you stand out to others. Hard copy correspondences are more likely to be read in today’s
Absolutely not! Using any type of profanity does not show maturity, in fact it is the opposite. Being too relaxed is not where one should be during an interview. Of
Whether you are doing business or socializing in our culture, (North America) the norm is what scientists call the “social” distance. This is about 4-5 feet distance between people, which
Using an ice-breaker to start a conversation is sometimes more difficult than the conversation itself. Whether it is a networking event or meeting someone in a restaurant where there is
When someone arrives at the table, it is the responsibility of the host to stand and greet the guest. Be sure to say their name, have a good firm handshake
The host should allow his or her guest to order first. My recommendation is to have the guest of honor order first. The server should take the lead from there.
I recommend going for a more authoritative look. This will help you set the tone of serious and competent. There are some simple things you can do. I have listed
For women, the most common mistake when fitting suits is ignoring the sleeve length. Tailors typically only alter what women ask for, whereas for men, tailors typically adjust the entire