The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Party Etiquette

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the holidays are the parties! Whether for work, family, or friends, gathering with others and celebrating the season is a happy occasion. While common etiquette rules apply, what special situations do the holidays present? The...

5 Unshakable Rules of Customer Service

Companies build customer loyalty in many ways, through superior products, services, and especially GREAT customer service. In fact, did you know a positive or negative customer service is the #1 factor in building vendor trust? I had one such GREAT experience last...

Happy Boss’s Day! 5 Ways to Show Your Appreciation

October 16th is National Boss’s Day, and a great opportunity to show your appreciation for your boss or supervisor. Don’t be the person who complains about the boss, it’s often a thankless job to balance the needs of employees and customers. This is...

Business Growth and Social Influence

The best way to soar, fly, or pull a head of the pack IS SO SIMPLE. It’s all about the little things. I spoke with a colleague after a business luncheon last week. The best part of my job is constantly being pulled aside and told about the real life daily...

Are you Phubbing?

Are You a Phubbing? Being Alone in the Company of Others    At restaurants, coffee shops, and theme parks – we’ve all seen ‘phubbing’ happen. It may have even happened to you this week. Or maybe you were the phubber! ‘Phubbing,’ is the act of snubbing...