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A wise person makes more opportunities than he finds. Francis Bacon ~ English Philosopher.
March Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
During this challenging economic time when our employees are working longer hours and assuming more responsibilities, how can we help them maintain a positive attitude and let them know they are valued?
Answer:
Management should let […]

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do.  ~Elbert Hubbert
February Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Is it appropriate to wear a miniature telephone headset while in a meeting or walking around the office?
Answer:
No. It gives the impression that […]

You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.  ~Henry Ford 1863-1947
January Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
We have a group of consultants who have a difficult time mixing with clients. How can we help them be more social?
Answer:
Have a group meeting to impress upon them the importance and benefits […]

Action may not always bring happiness, but there is not happiness without action. Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), British Prime Minister and writer
Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Is it appropriate for our employees to make a thank you toast when a guest at a client’s company party? If so, when?
Answer:
Making a toast is an elegant […]

Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s level of aspiration and expectation. ~ Jack Nicklaus, b. 1940
November Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
We want to establish some business social etiquette guidelines for our account managers in attending client holiday parties. What are three main things we should highlight for them?
Answer:
Three main things […]

Be courageous. It’s one of the only places left uncrowded. ~Anita Roddick
October  Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
What guidelines should we give our folks for participating in a meeting via conference call?
Answer:
To reduce excess noise, keep phone on mute when not speaking. Try to avoid using speaker phone; if you can’t, ask permission […]