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I Care About Politics, yet…
I care about politics, yet I choose not to argue about it!As midterm elections approach, here in the U.S., I’ve…
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The Negativity Spiral: How Snap Judgments Undermine Us
The Negativity Spiral: How Snap Judgments Undermine UsWe’re living through the fastest-changing period in human history. New technologies emerge, global…
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Demeanor Demonstrates Etiquette
Last month, I witnessed a situation at a restaurant that stuck with me, not because the food was memorable, but…
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Etiquette is Respect and Respect is Etiquette
If etiquette is the outward expression of how we value others, then respect is the heart and power behind it.…
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Stress and Etiquette Don’t Mix
Stress is one of those words we often use casually, even proudly. We say, “I’m just stressed,” as if it’s…
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A Compliment is a Show of Gratitude
We all love compliments. Yet, how often do we give them? A compliment is an expression of praise and admiration.…
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Let’s Use More Gratitude
This year, gratitude hit my innermost core. When I saw all the global challenges, such as wars, famine, political divides,…
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Smiling and Laughing is Etiquette
Do you know people who smile and laugh all the time? Don’t they encourage you to feel the same way?…
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Etiquette is an Attitude
Because we use electronic devices as our primary interaction tool, personal connections have diminished. Despite this, I believe “Etiquette is…
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Don’t be labeled “non-responsive…”
In today’s world, being responsive is essential. It is a hallmark of a true professional. Nothing boils me more than…
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What’s your professional business image?
Do you associate “professional image” with personal appearance and behavior? What about your business image, regardless of size or being…
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Humanizing Job Titles: The Power of Using Names, Instead of Labels
Photo provided by Global Adjustments Over ten years ago, I visited India to launch a Global Indian program with my…
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Being a Positive versus Negative Person
Maintaining a positive outlook can be challenging in a world that thrives on negativity. I once had the pleasure of…
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Respect The Name
We each have a name that identifies whom we are, as opposed to a number or other form of identifier.…
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It’s Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year!
Today is the start of yet another annual two-week celebration for the Lunar/Chinese New Year Spring Festival… In 2025, it’s…
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I Care About Politics, yet…
I care about politics, yet I choose not to argue…
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The Negativity Spiral: How Snap Judgments Undermine Us
The Negativity Spiral: How Snap Judgments Undermine Us We’re living…
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Building Habits is Great Etiquette
Anyone who has ever heard me speak knows I typically…