Rather than being green with envy, realize that a dramatic difference between the haves and have-nots is the do and do-nots. If you are seeking positive change and transformation, what can you begin t...
When your speaking style is clear, confident, and concise, your listeners will perceive you as such.
To cultivate bravery and courage, borrow courage.There is inspiration all around you in the form of people who are living your dreams, achieving similar goals, and already succeeding. Knowing that som...
Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression.
Manners Matter. Courteous behavior is the hallmark of healthy relations and human interaction. Manners ensure you will be more respected, admired, and appreciated. Thank you!
Your tone of voice can be conveyed in both the words you speak and in the words you write.
Your smile is a magnet for goodwill and positivity. In unison with your attitude, people gravitate to happy people!
Your life is happening in the NOW, yet the present moment is often squandered by your thinking about what has happened in the past or may happen in the future.
To cultivate bravery and courage, change your attitude toward failure. Many successful people will tell you that if you aren’t failing, you aren’t trying—that failure is an essential precursor to achi...
Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have by simply taking the initiative to be the inviter. Try it today. Welcome new relati...
As our society has become more casual, the line between a person’s personal life and professional life has become blurred, especially with the advent of social media. Personal information, your manner...
Your handshake has the power to reveal your strength of character, make a promise, demonstrate your level of respect, exercise your etiquette, and represent your business acumen. Learning how to do it...
Smiling Bloopers• Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly hello.)• Transitioning from a smile to a straight face, too quickly, may give others the impr...
High fives and fist bumps have become the popular alternatives to traditional handshakes, especially among the younger generations. As a new social norm, they are used as a greeting, an approval, an a...
Gestures and the Signals They Send• Rubbing your face, palms, and neck may signify anxiety and stress.• Arms crossed with clenched fists may signify hostility, anger, and impatience.• Arms crossed wit...
For more than forty years, Judith Martin has inspired the world with advice on etiquette excellence, proper behavior, and codes of conduct through her critically acclaimed newspaper column, Miss Manne...
Every one of us, at some time or another, has allowed fear to prevent us from living our best possible life. The first step in conquering our fears is to identify and confront them. Among the most com...
All manners are not created equal and can conjure different interpretations based on the environment in which they are being displayed.
What can you do to ensure that your voice value translates into impression value?
To cultivate bravery and courage, get involved in a cause you are passionate about.Serving a vision bigger than yourself changes your focus from self-doubt to whatever action is necessary for the visi...