How many times while watching television have you muted or fast-forwarded through commercials?  In business conversations, how many times while speaking with someone has your mind drifted away, completely tuning out what that person is saying?  When we do this we are essentially saying “So what?” Now, let’s reverse it.  While you are talking with…

Recently we hosted a Blogging Seminar as part of a series on Social Media.  As the group was brainstorming ideas for future blogs, a question was asked about certain fields of business who cannot use Social Media to promote their line of work.  What can be done in this situation? For whatever reason, people may…

I think it’s safe to say that everyone is familiar with the rules of social etiquette: Always say please and thank you. Make eye contact with those you are speaking with. Shake hands when you meet someone. Call if you will be late. Make introductions. Don’t talk with your mouth full. Place your napkin on…

January is the month synonymous with the word “resolution.”  It’s a time when all the fitness centers and gyms are packed with people, excited to begin their journey towards ideal health and physique.  What happens come February?  These same places are a little less crowded, new memberships start to decline, and there’s actually an open…