Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison
June Tips For Professional Success
Title:
Tip for Organizations:
How do we address questions about a popular and successful leader who unexpectedly left the organization?
Answer:
It is important to keep morale up when something like this happens by addressing people’s concerns without disparaging senior management. Keep folks working on their assignments to strengthen the organization.
Communication Question:
Question:
How many times can you ask a person to pronounce their difficult name?
Answer:
The approach is important. Start by immediately letting the person know you want to pronounce their name correctly. When this is said, it becomes a shared project of pronouncing the name as correctly as possible.
Presence Question:
Question:
Why is it important to smile? It is my least favorite thing to do.
Answer:
Smiling naturally is critical to opening the door to begin relationships and establish leadership presence.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
At outdoor business events, how relaxed can our clothing choices be?
Answer:
At all business casual events, especially ones held outdoors, it is important to avoid wearing items that are too revealing or are seen as weekend wear.