by Janet Parnes | May 27, 2021 | Press
It was an honor to toss my 2 cents into this story by Julia Bayly of the Bangor Daily News. The piece offers solutions to a common COVID-inspired conundrum.
by Janet Parnes | May 27, 2021 | Press
This interview with Chloe Teboe from NEWS CENTER Maine offers viewers points to consider before they ask “Have you been vaccinated”?
by Janet Parnes | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Remember the last time you apologized to someone? It was, likely, uncomfortable for both of you. If you want build rapport with the person, make your apology clear and concise. Below are four tips to consider: ...
by Janet Parnes | Apr 15, 2021 | Press
I shared the Zoom stage with mental health experts to offer advice for NEWS CENTER Maine viewers who want to improve their social connections during the Coronavirus pandemic.
by Janet Parnes | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog
Have you been video conferencing and distracted by participants on the move? Rob lunges at you, as he reaches over his laptop to adjust a light; Emma’s extra-large Starbuck’s cup eclipses her face, as she sips away. Lisa’s hands circle, while she makes her point....
by Janet Parnes | Jun 10, 2020 | Press
I share the page with experts from a variety of industries, as Globe correspondent Kara Baskin writes about our differing views on “safe” behaviors, I talk about practicing “diplomatic honesty” as in the following example: someone offers you...
by Janet Parnes | Jun 10, 2020 | Press
Jim Braude and Margery Eagan discuss COVID-19-inspired social dilemmas on the June 8 show Below is a segment of the show Listen to the entire show HERE
by Janet Parnes | May 7, 2020 | Blog
The story of our vice president touring the Mayo Clinic without a mask (in violation of Clinic rules) ignited doubt about his understanding of leadership. It was heartening to read that Mr. Pence re-evaluated this decision. Two days later, he toured the General...
by Janet Parnes | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog
With COVID-19, co-workers are no longer a few feet or aisle apart. Millions of us are miles apart! We’re working from home and, as such, meeting through video conferences. How can we conduct ourselves in a way that allows everyone is to stay focused and attend to the...
by Janet Parnes | Dec 23, 2019 | Blog
It’s fine to regift, as long as you make sure the feelings of others are paramount: Below are six guidelines: Do not regift to people in the social/professional circles you and your friend (the gift giver) share. This way, you are likely to sidestep an embarrassing...
