by Patricia Rossi | Nov 12, 2012
The simple, yet not so simple handshake, is such a powerful social skill. I have seen people lose major business opportunities and potentially valuable relationships because they delivered or reciprocated the wrong handshake. Even the picture on the left breaks two nonverbal, social rules. Most of us didn't learn about proper handshakes in school or [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Oct 31, 2012 |
The name tag goes on your right shoulder just below your collar bone. The gentleman has it right in the picture. The reasoning for the name tag to be situated on the right, is our eye automatically goes to the right shoulder of a person when we shake hands. Also note in the picture, the person to [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Oct 30, 2012
BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTE If you want to succeed in business, it's important to make a good impression in the eyes of your colleagues, bosses, and clients. How you conduct yourself in a meeting will show your level of professionalism and will reflect on how you perform in your work. Here are 10 tips [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Oct 23, 2012
MODERN FAMILY I learned from watching and then later meeting the cast of Modern Family in person. Business is like a family. You add or subtract from your family. The actors all had something amazing to contribute and each person had their own little special place of making deposits and fitting in to create an [...]
by Patricia Rossi | Aug 28, 2012
Thank You Note Etiquette: This note made my day. it was unexpected, gave me feedback, and put a kick in my step. No matter what, no matter where , or when...we all like to receive positive feedback. I preach and teach the importance of the hand written note because it's visual, tactile, and emotional. It [...]
