How skilled are you at the Art of Marketing Yourself? Can you define your brand? From there, would you know how to build that brand? These questions, and many more are answered in my exciting new audio series The Art of Self Marketing. The Art of Self Marketing covers all aspects of developing and maintaining [...]

It’s wonderful to have casual get togethers at the cottage and summer home… as long as they follow some simple, common sense rules. After all, everybody wants to go home more relaxed than they were before they arrived… Here are some of the most important guidelines to follow: You will be granted Gracious Host status [...]

Like it or not, the golf outing is an important time to establish closer ties, strengthen rapport, and seal camaraderie and loyalty. Show respect for the game with these easy to follow basic rules: Ensure your dress meets the code of the course you are playing. If you are unsure of the code, call the [...]

Remember when working life was simple? All you had to check was your incoming mail (as in post office) and maybe a handful of handwritten phone messages on little pink sheets – remember those? Now you’ve got to respond to your e-mail, your voice mail, your shared electronic schedule with integrated to-do list, and so [...]

CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNATURE LOOK Clothing is the outward expression of the inner person. It’s important to dress in a way that sends the right message but also looks effortless and natural. It’s better to be overdressed than under. Don’t be a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. Plan and lay out what you’re going [...]

As my mother used to say, there are four main food groups: hair, teeth, hands and feet. They are your biggest assets in making a professional impression, and the first things people notice. Everyone should have a recent, stylish haircut, freshly brushed and dentally-cleaned teeth, well-groomed nails and polished shoes. For Women: Makeup enhances your [...]

Want to find better ways to get along with your Boss? These seven questions will open up a dialogue guaranteed to improve relationships right now. What are your expectations of me over what timeframe? What style will help us best work together? How do you prefer me to communicate with you? If a situation presents [...]

A strong personal network can help you tap into the best ideas or put you in front of those people who can give you a hand as you ascend the corporate ladder.  However, strong personal networks don’t just happen in cafeterias or the company picnic. The art of networking requires a carefully constructed plan incorporating [...]