I know I always feel awkward and at a loss for words when I am at a funeral or simply talking with someone who has experienced a loss. It can be hard to know just what to say when offering … Read More
What do you want your style choices to say about you? I can’t imagine many of you would say “older”! Yet so many of us make this mistake in our daily style choices. Your clothing, hairstyle, and makeup all work … Read More
The next time you call for an Uber or Lyft, are you taking your A+ professional presence along for the ride? You never know who knows whom—your driver may be the son or daughter of one of your biggest clients, … Read More
You apologize too often. A heartfelt, well-placed apology can soften hostility, encourage forgiveness, and heal relationships. But what about all those times you apologize when you don’t need to? If you’re like most of us, you give a knee-jerk apology … Read More
Top 5 LinkedIn Etiquette Tips By now you know that LinkedIn is a professional network, different from Facebook and Twitter. And while you probably know not to bash your boss or map your 6-mile run, you might still be … Read More
How to Serve Guests With Dietary Restrictions When you serve food this holiday season, the last thing you want your guests to say is, “What’s in that?” instead of “Yum!” And there are so many restrictions out there these … Read More
If you had to judge the professionalism of the person who wrote this email, how would it rate on a scale of 1 to 10? To: Kay Hunter, Kay Hunter Image From: Taylor Smith, Business Manager Subject: Orange County Image … Read More
What is it about a wedding buffet that turns well-mannered guests into slathering cavemen? Are they itching to unleash their primal instincts on the prime rib? Assert their alpha status by getting in line first? Whatever makes people get primitive … Read More
You’re at a networking event when a colleague introduces you at a round-table. “Shelley Smith here is amazing,” he says, going on to describe that project you led last month. Everyone at the table looks at you and smiles with … Read More
The holiday season is traditionally the time of year where we thank the people who work directly with us and those who provide us with year-round services. It is important to remember that holiday tipping is ultimately about saying thank … Read More