by Patricia Rossi | Dec 22, 2015
Business Travel Etiquette 12 Tips: 1~Dress to to Honor, Finesse and Impress~ Our attire makes a statement about how we respect our own personal brand and the brand of our corporation, customers,clients and colleagues. Just like the powerful messages of unspoken soft social skills, We should always stand when meeting another person.Standing shows respect for [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Dec 8, 2015
Hospitality is the simple art of making your guests not only feel welcome, but completely comfortable in your home. If 2015 is your year to host the holiday office party, or even a festive neighborhood gathering - here are a few tips to help ensure that your guests’ visit will be a memorable one. ~ [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Dec 3, 2015
Holiday party season is in full swing and with it comes questions on greeting, lending the hostess a hand, eating, arrival times and being sure to say the proper ‘thanks’. These things may seem to come first nature, but if you think that it’s easy - think again. 1. Hostess Gift. Before heading to the [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Aug 27, 2015
Your online goal should be the same as if you were in person: to engage, give value, and make someone's life better. It's hard enough to figure out someone's intent in person; trying to "read the room" online can be even more frustrating. In an article in a recent Wall Street Journal, I caution readers that [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Aug 25, 2015
Whether you’re an up-and-coming business professional, a seasoned professional or a newly-minted college graduate, chances are you rely on technology heavily to keep up with your workload and accomplish daily tasks. But reliance on technology has led to a decline in social skills and personal interaction – interaction that helps forge satisfying long-term relationships on [...]
