After attending a recent conference banquet, it is painfully obvious that in the era of cell phones, banquet decorum is on the decline. Regardless of age, in fact, some of the worst offenders at the banquet were older adults. If you or your job is really that important that you can't take two hours away … Continue reading Things to Learn Early: banquet etiquette
Caution: Tell your Boss Anything
This new service is a minefield. One you would be wise to stay away from. According to the website, the ultimate goal is to, "encourage useful discussion that resolves difficult workplace issues. We provide a safe environment in which to do that." However, safe doesn't necessarily mean completely anonymous. The site claims, "Unless required to by law, we will … Continue reading Caution: Tell your Boss Anything
Don’t just act smart
To get your ideas across use small words, big ideas, and short sentences. - John Henry Patterson A recent Forbes article on clichés reiterates how clichés permeate business. If you haven't read it yet, you should. It's both cringe-worthy and awesome. According to Merriam-Webster, a cliché is "a trite phrase or expression; also : the idea expressed by … Continue reading Don’t just act smart
Carpooling Rules
If you aren't lucky enough to live in a city with mass transit, you can still save gas, the environment, not to mention your personal energy and time by carpooling with your coworkers. The key to keeping every one happy is to create some basic ground rules. While the specifics will vary from car to … Continue reading Carpooling Rules
Managing email
For the millennial generation (full disclosure, I'm a millennial), email is too slow and no one uses the telephone. Texts are much faster, but the truth is the rest of the world still relies on email as a way to communicate. That means if you don't already, someday you will have multiple accounts to manage … Continue reading Managing email