“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein
May Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
We are going to a trade show as visitors, not exhibitors, and will be representing our organization. Should we dress business or business casual?
Answer:
Err on the side of formal business casual. Men can wear a dress shirt without a tie, polished style slacks, and smart dress / casual shoes. Women may wear slacks, skirt, or dress with jacket and definitely casual dress shoes. Represent yourself and the organization as professionals. Too casual indicates an excess of a social presence. Professional business casual takes it up a notch.
Communication Question:
Question:
I am a lead for a group that supports my group. We need to be a high performance team. How can we be on the same page as a virtual group and get results?
Answer:
If the team has been operating more than a few years, it is critical to hold a face to face team session quarterly or at the very least, conduct a video conference call to set expectations. Team expectations should be developed as a group and include the rules for communication and time line deliverables.
Presence Question:
Question:
How do to I begin learning to smile after dental surgery that made it difficult for me to smile?
Answer:
Dr. Mary Ann Hollis of the Grove Dental group says regaining a smile can take anywhere from four to eight weeks. Begin to stretch your facial muscles by practicing talking and smiling with a pencil in your mouth.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
How do I make not paying the check comfortable for the client while preventing an argument over the bill?
Answer:
Before the meal is over discreetly excuse yourself and pay the bill away from the table. When it is time to leave, thank the client for his / her time and let the client know you have taken care of the meal cost.