Whether it’s on zoom, Teams, FaceTime or another platform, are you ready to be LIVE during your next videoconference? In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, action! No coat to put on. No travel time to calculate. No need for prayers to find a parking spot. From the comfort of your office, you meet your colleagues from […]
I know, I know, you don’t like networking events, much less the ritual of small talk. You are uncomfortable walking into a room full of strangers (where’s the bar and where are the shrimps?), asking questions (which ones?), exchanging business cards (just like a casino dealer!), with the hope that, after a few emails and […]
Pop! Oooh noooo…What? Nobody can see anything. You haven’t missed a beat. You recognize all too well that sinking feeling. It is not a regular sensation but a very familiar one…your button popped. You came undone. Your pants, your shirt, your blouse or your bra feel a little looser, freer. Not a good thing. You […]
After 20 years of living together, we will be having a wedding. My partner has finally asked me to marry him. In fact, from the beginning, it was he who wanted this traditional sealing of the knot. The big day will be this fall. The wife of his best friend suggested (actually, strongly insisted) that […]
#Gratitude. This hashtag is increasingly popular on social media. What does gratitude mean? Here is Merriam-Webster’s definition: “the state of being grateful, thankfulness.” Why are so many people fans of gratitude? Gratitude is authentic unsolicited feedback and it rapidly becomes quite contagious. Gratitude is reciprocal and synergistic. In a world of screens where egocentrism and individualism […]
LinkedIn is not Facebook. Yes, both are online social media.Yes, both have blue logos. Yes, both were founded in California, in 2003 and 2004. In fact, LinkedIn was born before Facebook. I bet you thought it was the other way around ;-). But, LinkedIn’s mission is not a social one. Its distinction from Facebook is that it […]
You are good at your job, maybe the best on your team. You are a natural leader, perhaps the best in your industry. You’re smart, maybe the most educated of the company. But, are you the best colleague? What do your teammates say about you? Do they like you? One colleague, an uncongenial colleague can […]
our phone rings. It’s your sibling, your colleague, your neighbour or… a loved one who has cancer. It’s been a while, or you spoke just yesterday. You know him inside and out, or her, just on the surface by business association. She is older, he is younger, or you are the same age. You have known […]
There are cocktails, potlucks, buffets and traditional dinner invitations. But what is one to do about all those dietary restrictions and trends? Whether you are a host or guest, you may be wondering about diet dos and don’ts — rules and responsibilities. *** Here is a Q & A to help you handle the season’s […]
Your handshake speaks. Imagine this scene. You catch a glimpse of a well-known figure from a distance. He’s unaccompanied and looks ready to meet new people. You pluck up your courage and walk over to him to make his acquaintance. He smiles and makes inviting eye contact, extending his hand. You introduce yourselves and exchange […]
Are your team’s meetings a waste of time or an inspiring and cohesive collaborative venture? The success of a meeting depends on the host and you. Yes, even as a participant you have a responsibility to make meetings meaningful. Make your meetings matter by brushing up on your meeting manners. Here is a refresher of […]
T.G.I.V.T. (Thank God It’s Vacation Time) and that means tipping too! For many Canadians, Canada Day is the beginning of their vacation. What will you do? Where will you go to unplug & reconnect? Whenever I participate on call-in shows, the most popular questions that I receive, are usually about tipping etiquette. Canadians from coast-to-coast […]
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