Action Plan 1. How can you improve your ability to read and use body language? 2. Where does your wardrobe need improvements? 3. Do your business etiquette skills need work? Decide on one step you can take this week to improve one area. Then take a new step next week. If you make one improvement in one area each week, then by year-end, you will be making the right impression Read More
Power & Influence: Manners with Exits and Mistakes
Gracious Exits When it comes time to pay, and you are the guest, you have three options. First, wait to see if your host picks up the check to pay it. Second, you can pick up the bill and suggest splitting it. Third, you can pick up the check and offer to pay the whole amount. If you are the host, meet with the maître-de before the meeting and arrange for payment by running your Read More
Power & Influence: Manners
Mind Your Manners Good business etiquette can do wonders for your professional image and build positive relationships. Learn how to put your best foot forward and present yourself in a way that makes your clients, coworkers and management take you seriously. Business etiquette is more than just knowing which fork to use. It includes social skills that make interpersonal Read More
Power & Influence: Impression – Adding Accessories
Accessories · Add punchy color and fashion flair with accessories, shoes and handbags · White shirts are a sign you are serious. · French cuffs show you are sophisticated and educated. · People will tend to notice your watch and your pen. Avoid trendy Read More
Power & Influence: Impression – Updating Last-Year’s Suit
If you are not ready to buy a new suit, you can update your existing suit by checking with a tailor to correct any fitting or maintenance problems and adding a new briefcase to complete the look. To change the look of a suit: · Use the suit as a frame, the shirt or blouse as the canvas and the tie, scarf or jewelry as the piece of art. Read More
Power & Influence: Impression – The Suit Is a Necessity
A good fitting business suit is required. You do not have to spend a fortune; fit is more important than price. A less expensive suit that has been tailored to fit your body shape will look better than a more expensive one you buy off the rack. Spend as much as you can afford. The better quality, the better it will look as time goes by. · Read More
Power & Influence: Impression – Color Communicates
Color can be a very powerful communication tool. Here are a few rules for when to use certain colors: Navy or navy pinstripe · When you want to show a commanding presence · Meeting a client for the first time or when you are conducting a meeting · At a banquet in Read More
Power & Influence: Impression – Choose the Right Image
You will find a Wardrobe Inventory in an upcoming blog that will help you organize your closet and accessories. To simplify your life and create your winning first impression, follow these guidelines: · Decide on the look that is right for you. It should work with your personality, lifestyle, career and budget. The right image for a trial attorney will Read More
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