Business Etiquette

The charm of an English gentleman is unparalleled–a blend of grace, wit, and an impeccable sense of style. But can this aura be adopted by anyone? The answer is a resounding yes, and this guide is the key to unlocking that transformation. Dive deep into a world where manners take center stage, where ties and pocket squares are more than just accessories, and where a good conversation is as intoxicating as the finest whiskey. Navigate the hallways of British traditions while adapting them to a global lifestyle.

In today's cut-throat, get-ahead-at-all-costs world, the idea of showing basic decency toward one another has sadly been pushed to the side. Yet, the power of respectful, positive leadership can be more impactful now than ever before. Gracious leaders stand apart because they have a better way. Leaders who listen with purpose, recognize they don't have all the answers, and demonstrate uncompromising respect to all can - and will - lead their teams to peak performance.

For Jim McCann, the founder and CEO of the world’s leading florist, 1-800-Flowers.com, being open and ready to speak to a variety of audiences is his most powerful leadership tool. In Talk Is (Not!) Cheap, McCann illustrates how the art of conversation leadership - the process he developed to engage others and create forward momentum in the workplace - can be used to inspire, innovate, and win. Using a blend of how-to and insightful personal stories, this audiobook argues that the gift of gab may just be the most critical (and undervalued) skill set in today’s workplace.

A personal recount by CEO Aki Ashe of Brooklyn United Ties, about the impact "dressing for success" can have in your life, when it comes to accomplishing your goals. It's all about dressing for the part and living up to those high standards.

Having worked in a variety of large and small companies in both the US and Denmark, dual citizen Kay Xander Mellish knows a bit about the quirks of each country's business culture. In this audiobook, she offers tips for Danes who work with Americans, either as colleagues, customers, or suppliers. This entertaining, informative guide will make working with Americans pleasanter and more successful.

This is the award-winning how to book on using business etiquette as a strategy for success by international speaker Jan Yager who is also a sociologist and workplace consultant. Here she explains her six business protocol principles and also covers image, gift-giving, ethics, international etiquette and communication skills.

Many people find themselves confused with how small talk can positively affect their everyday life. Some people even despise small talk, dismissing it as nothing more than a façade, an over-the-top exchange of politeness. Learning the strategies of small talk in this book will dramatically change your social life for the better.

In our increasingly interconnected world, effective communication is the formula for success in any industry. Whether you’re speaking in public, writing an email, or navigating an important negotiation, how you present yourself through language is all-important in today's global business world. In How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere, two New York University professors reveal a new approach to global communication across key performance areas, including effective emailing, public speaking, and negotiation.

Say Good Bye to the I Must Check Email Habit. Love or Hate Email Are you guilty of checking your Email every other five or ten minutes? Are you always feeling the strong urge to reply to Emails the moment you set your eyes on them? It may not have occurred to you but you have unfortunately transformed into an Email Junkie, just like most people who have their own Email accounts. As a matter of fact, a typical Email user is said to spend on average 36 times checking their Email an hour. Well, that is an awful lot of time gone to waste and probably a lot of money that could have been ...

Discovering the Russian soul is like opening a matryoshka, a Russian doll, revealing the many layers. The Russian Orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia's military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders.

Black Businesses offer great customer service generally. However, we also know that many Black business owners have long been plagued with the title of offering less than acceptable customer service in certain sectors. A small but significant number have spawned a reputation that makes them the butt of comedy and conversation in and outside the home. It is a topic that has intrigued Business Advisor, Consultant, and Author Yvonne Witter enough to research the problem. This book is the result.

Does your office feel more like a minefield than a place to get things done? Are you confronted by tenacious colleagues and even more challenging situations every workday? With over 30 years of experience, award-winning executive Toni Crowe has climbed the ladder across multiple sectors, from high tech to aerospace. After ascending from the very bottom to the top, she's here to share her experience, strategies, and wisdom for you to realize your own career triumph.

Quick: what's the one skill you absolutely need in order to succeed in your career and your personal relationships? Answer: verbal fluency. Expert socializer Susan RoAne, best selling author of How to Work a Room, shows how easy it is to gain the verbal edge. This easy-to-understand and enthusiastic guide, peppered with hot tips and practical suggestions from scores of business leaders, will turn you into a ConverSensation before you know it!

The G-Code: Behind the Bars is a manual that outlines a path to success in the corporate world utilizing lessons taught by some of the greatest writers/poets of the 20th century. Described as: a hip-hop connoisseur's guide through corporate America. This literary offering provides a unique audio experience.

Business runs on emails, yet we rarely give them enough thought. Too often, our messages are misunderstood, misfiled, or ignored. In a world filled with remote collaboration and virtual teams, people who master email writing rise above the noise. You can be one of those people. Learn how to make your emails work for you rather than against you with this short, practical guide. Whether you’re just starting in your career or are adjusting to a newly remote and virtual workplace, you’ll find valuable advice and tips you can put into practice right away.

FUBU cofounder and entrepreneur J. Alexander Martin shares his compelling story about how he helped build a neighborhood business into a billion-dollar international brand. Teaming with behavioral finance expert and author Ted McLyman, they present an easy to understand and useful road map for success and financial security. J uses his inspirational story as the backdrop to explain why financial success is about discovering your Money Values and Money Temperament.

Australia is different - a vast island continent with distances so great that the capital of Western Australia is closer to Singapore than it is to Sydney. The landscape embraces magnificent tropical rainforests and deserts the size of several European states; temperate areas that sustain a flourishing wine industry, making Australia the world's fourth largest wine exporter; and a 16,000-mile coastline of breathtaking beaches. Plus its unique fauna is testament to the country's down-underness.

Differences are the spice of life! But cultural differences can also be the source of embarrassing gaffes and miscommunication for business and social travelers alike. No one wants to make a cross-cultural blunder--especially one that could have consequences for crucial partnerships or even your entire organization. But when you seek to understand the origins of these cultural distinctions and develop strategies to cope with them, you'll find that you can navigate any culture--whether virtually or in person--with ease.

Get rich, Chinese style How did Chinese people get all that bling? How did China get rich? And why do Chinese people seem so successful in business even outside Asia? The answers aren't often discussed in an honest and practical way. Chinese people will tell you that they're "smart" or "hardworking" or "lucky," while outsiders will tell you that it must be some kind of Asian mystery. This book is about why Chinese bosses hate hiring Chinese employees, why China's technically competent factories turn out shoddy products, and how it is that poor Chinese immigrants tend to do better in their ...

With the increase of entrepreneurship, business consolidations, and introspection of institutions, underserved communities are taking center stage. As each industry seeks to find the right trailhead to understand the complex solutions, Big Body Business applies the simple “golden rule” premise as a universal compass. This book is not here to address root causes of obesity, but rather accepts the data as reality, moves past the complexity of why it is so, and seeks to serve people without phobia or judgment.