Small Talk Counts Reading business magazines, social research and trade journals gives clarity to many issues. One fairly recent finding may have surprised a few efficiency experts, but not smart and savvy executives. According to an article in Psychology Today on The Watercooler Effect, cohesion contributes to both productivity and job satisfaction. It reflects […]
AND WE’RE BACK…SORT OF (Guest Post)
Posted on September 3, 2014 //
“They” (whoever “they” are) say that finding a job is a full-time job. Some of the situations are fodder for comedy writers and some characters we meet along the way are caricatures. And they all give the clever writer material for articles, blog posts and Open Mike Nights. My guest blogger is Elizabeth Alterman; a […]
12 Common Mistakes Salespeople Make
Posted on August 6, 2014 //
In My Fair Lady, Eliza Doolittle sang, “Words, Words, Words— I’m so sick of words.” The reality is that our words are important, even crucial, to our effectiveness as communicators in every line of work. I’m delighted to host this guest post by Patricia Fripp, Executive Speech Coach, Keynote Speaker , Sales Trainer and President […]
How Not to Be a Networker: The Don’ts To Avoid
Posted on July 29, 2014 //
By Susan RoAne, The Mingling Maven® The Don’ts The Don’ts are a compilation of ideas, tips and suggestions on how to avoid being labeled as unsavvy…or worse. You may have more to add. My suggestions may seem remedial, but this article would not be germane if there hadn’t been so many transgressions. If we avoid […]
