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speaking skills tip: All you have is your word. Will your word stand up not only in court but also in your client’s eye? On the heels of the Blagojevich scandal, let’s talk integrity. It may be considered a sixth sense and vital interpersonal skill of your personal brand. When you speak do your words…

Callosum Creative Experts Teach Company Leaders How to Make Every Client Interaction Meaningful Press Release 3/24/09 Chicago, IL — Callosum Creative Ltd. has assembled an acclaimed team to support the company’s People-First BrandingSM program. With more than 70 years of collective experience, Callosum has the know-how to significantly increase the productivity and influence of three…

wardrobe tip: Employed or unemployed, now is the time to sharpen your personal brand to stay top of mind with your current or potential employer. How to weather the recession while looking sharp? Savings tip #1: Tailoring clothing. Brush up your look by tailoring suits versus buying new. Spend the savings on a memorable less-costly…

Callosum maintains a network of affiliates who collaborate with Callosum and our clients to offer the best in professional development and staff branding. Understand the expertise of our affiliates — Josette Goldberg, P.J. McGuire and John Vautier — on our management page. Our go-to network enables our clients to accomplish goals quickly and efficiently utilize…

With great pleasure, I announce the launch of our People-First BrandingSM service. In this economic climate, having a nimble, productive staff is critical to success. People-First BrandingSM gives employees the tools they need to make a marked improvement in their performance — and the company’s bottom line. To learn more click here. I would appreciate the…

an etiquette tip: lav⋅a⋅to⋅ry [lav–uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] –noun, plural -ries. A room fitted with equipment for washing the hands & face & usually with flush toilet facilities. More commonly known as ‘the loo’. Basic rules of men’s restroom etiquette: 1] Choose a station as furthest from the others. 2] In case 1 cannot be achieved, use a…

client relations tip: Sales, account and project teams dictate the success of a service-based company. When presenting to clients, does your team spirit shine? Does the client gain trust and admiration when watching your team dynamics? It’s an account deal breaker. Consider: Do your team members respect each other? Do you encourage individual continual growth? Do you…

grooming tip: When considering physical image, the triangle [defined as the shoulders, neckline and head] is vital as the most seen and memorable body area. Specific to hair, are you looking sharp? Is cut/shape reflective of you and your personal style? Your age? Style time realistic? In alignment with your daily environment? For example, a ‘bohemian…

leadership presence tip: Recruiters say executive presence is the most vital factor when placing a candidate. Explore, what is it you hold true about yourself that creates a unique presence?  The eight factors of executive presence are: focus, intellect, charisma, communication skills, passion, culture fit, poise and appearance. Consider, are you self-aware, confident and gracious…

wardrobe tip: Why hiring a wardrobe consultant may be your smartest savings move this year. Excerpt: It’s counter-intuitive, but spending money saves you money. By hiring a wardrobe consultant, they’ll show you what you don’t need to buy, to shop with a purpose and ensure you buy the right items. The average manager-level professional spends $5000 annually…