Manner Monday: Email Introductions
“A client of ours made an email “introduction” for us to one of his connections he thought would be a good fit for our company and product. He directed the email to his friend and cc’d us on it. In this situation when the email was written to John -the other party- should we wait […]
Manner Monday: Triple-Threat
In the entertainment world, there is a well-known phrase people often use when referring to the singer/actor/dancer who stands out head and shoulders above the rest; the person everyone is referring to is known as the ‘triple-threat’. Basically, they can sing, dance AND act…and they do all three REALLY well. Triple-Threat When it comes to […]
Manner Monday: Nervous Gestures
Nervous gestures such as pen popping, hair twirling and nail biting are ‘little things’ that can help you lose credibility faster than anything. Unfortunately, when someone has a nervous gesture, the person with whom they are communicating often loses focus on the conversation at hand. The nervous gesture becomes the main attraction and the actual topic […]
Manner Monday: Children in the Workplace
Without getting into a heated debate whether it’s right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate… sometimes life happens… and if you are a parent, there may be an inopportune time when you have to bring your child(ren) with you to work. This week’s Manner Monday discusses one of the most controversial topics, children in the workplace. If you […]
Manner Monday: Requesting an Appointment for Conference Call
When requesting an appointment for a Conference Call – be precise in what you plan to discuss and how much time you are requesting.
Manner Monday: Text to Landline Messages
As we all know, advancements in technology have blurred the lines when it comes to telephones and working environments. It’s hard to determine if someone’s phone number is his or her office phone number or a residential home office, and it seems everyone is (or appears to be) accessible 24/7. Landline phones in the home […]
