Email Angst

business etiquette tip: A slippery slope of casual email correspondence leaves communication less formal and consequently less professional. An outward-facing touch point, email leaves an impression with your customer/vendor. Is yours a brand asset or hinderance? Mistakes include: leaving subject line empty, incomplete footer, emoticons, unwarranted urgent flag, and long threads. While email tone may be difficult…

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Strategic Shopping – Jodi Arnold Sample Sale

client event: I promised when beta boutique shuttered its retail doors they would remain close to the Callosum heart – in their pop-up events… Well this is it! Spend your budget wisely and stick to your strategic shopping list. Don’t miss this strategic shopper mecca – Jodi Arnold Spring Sample Sale. When: Sat 4/24 (10A-6P)…

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Mediating Mind – Executive Presence

leadership tip: I am often in awe at how quickly executives make important decisions. It is a trained art, which must be applied to oneself as well as team members. When disputes arise, an effective leader will view the situation as an opportunity. Acting quickly to slow the conversation will alleviate increasing drama. Separating emotions,…

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Mums the Word – A Speaker Tip

Mom says never apologize for kitchen secrets. Does this apply to speaking? Absolutely. Are you nervous? The audience may not even notice. Keep it to yourself. A graphic element or content missing? Don’t tell. Only you know the presentation. They will not even notice. Disaster strikes? Power outage? AC breakdown? Acknowledge the elephant in the…

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