Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand Every Time You Speak
Lincoln is remembered for the Gettysburg Address. The rest of us live with the impression others take from ordinary conversation.
Jacqueline Whitmore | Page 6
Author, Business Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach
at The Protocol School of Palm Beach
Jacqueline Whitmore is an etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Palm Beach in Palm Beach, Fla. She is the author of Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals (St. Martin's Press, 2011) and Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work (St. Martin's Press, 2005).
More From Jacqueline Whitmore
Building a Business
7 Ways Introverts Can Become Master Minglers
Shy people enjoy the networking advantage of being the good listeners everyone enjoys meeting.
Thought Leaders
7 Qualities That Distinguish Genuine Leaders From Bossy Poseurs
The boss is somebody whose job is telling people what to do. Leadership is much more.
Entrepreneurs
5 Tips for Accomplishing What’s on Your To-Do List
Writing down what you need to accomplish can a powerful productivity tool or a reminder of what you failed to do. It depends on how you work it.
Building a Business
5 Things to Do Friday Afternoon to Accelerate Your Business Monday Morning
You can take it slow as the weekend nears. Just don't stop.
Entrepreneurs
6 Benefits of Unchaining Yourself From Your Desk to Take a Break Outside
Evolution did not prepare us to sit all day beneath fluorescent lights and stare at a screen.
Building a Business
4 Tips for Staying Calm in Conversation With Very Important People
VIP doesn't stand for very intimidating person.
Marketing
The 5 Pillars of a Successful Personal Brand
Be your authentic self and give people their money's worth. Your brand will grow itself.
Building a Business
4 Ways to Keep Your PowerPoint Presentation Off Life Support
Stultifying PowerPoints are common but, with a little effort, entirely avoidable.
Building a Business
4 Ways for Control Freaks to Get Comfortable Delegating Tasks
Some things only you can do. Start trusting your team with everything else.
Human Resources
Instead of Skipping Lunch Do What Successful People Do
People get more done when they are rested and fed, so get out of the office and eat something good for you.
Human Resources
7 Ways to Create a Friendly Environment at Work
People who like each other work better together.
Entrepreneurs
6 Actions You Can Take Every Day to Build Your Self-Confidence
Think of confidence as a skill that you can get better at, then practice, practice, practice.
Building a Business
Will Work for Praise! How Waiving Your Fee Will Grow Your Business.
The willingness to be paid in testimonials and referrals is good strategy when casting about for your first customers.
Building a Business
7 Steps for Getting the Chronically Late Employee to Be Punctual
When a team member is making a habit of being tardy, take action before it really is a habit.
Building a Business
8 Ways to Offer Stellar Customer Service That Don’t Cost a Penny
Prompt response, patient listening and sincere follow up keeps customers happy and solves most problems when they aren't.
Building a Business
5 Ways for Boomer Managers to Motivate Millennial Workers
The generation now entering the workforce offers energy, creativity and innate tech skills that bosses the age of their parents can learn to harness.
Building a Business
4 Can’t-Fail Ways to Grow Your Professional Network
All you need to build successful business relationships is sincerity and follow-up. You can do that.
Entrepreneurs
7 Ways to Be More Productive on the Weekends
Days off are different for harried entrepreneurs but making the most of Saturday and Sunday doesn't mean constant work.
Entrepreneurs
You’d Be Way Ahead This Morning If You’d Done These 5 Bedtime Routines Last Night
A lot of what needs to be done every morning could be done before bed. That makes for a less harried start to the day.
Building a Business
Get Your Ego Out of the Way and Ask for Help When You Need It
If you never need help from anybody, you aren't doing anything very challenging.
Thought Leaders
6 Ways to Build a More Cohesive Team
Small but thoughtful initiatives to enhance communication and avert tensions can significantly improve your team's results.
Building a Business
7 Tips for Mastering the Fine Art of Following Up
A good first impression is wasted unless you take the next step of building a relationship.
Marketing
6 Ways to Overcome Your Reluctance to Sell
The entrepreneur's moment of truth is that silence at the conclusion of the presentation when you wait for the client's response.
Building a Business
10 Ways to Be the Person People Like to Work With
The work world is not a perfect meritocracy. The likeable person who is competent will usually be chosen over the jerk who is more talented.
Entrepreneurs
7 Strategies for Dealing With Negative People
Pessimism is contagious. Have a plan to shield yourself from the people who know no joy.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Keep Fear of Failure From Holding You Back
Failure is the tuition we pay learning how to succeed.
Business Branding
Never Underestimate the Business Advantages of Dressing Well
That crucial first impression is deeply influenced by appearance. Your wardrobe can be a competitive advantage.
Building a Business
Quit Working Pointlessly Hard and Just Get More Done
A mindful approach to work and resistence to distractions results in getting a lot more done without making a big parade out of the work day.
