by Janet Parnes | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog
Without a person in front of us, it can be difficult to come across as comfortable and attentive during a video teleconference. Below are a few guidelines that address this dilemma: Shut down programs that send notifications. This will limit distractions and...
by Janet Parnes | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog
We can use email not only to relay information quickly but also to establish and cement relationships with clients. Below are three ways to use email as a way to help make your client feel valued and understood: Consider the client’s preferences. Does the client like...
by Janet Parnes | May 29, 2019 | Blog
Are you an engineer who is a whiz at solving complex design challenges? Or maybe you’re the company’s go-to-pro for IT issues? When it comes to making relationship-building conversation, however, you’re stuck! And you need to build have these conversations to push...
by Janet Parnes | May 10, 2019 | Blog
Are you procrastinating when it comes to buying your Mothers’ Day gift/s, because you’re not quite sure how this should play out in your situation? If so, below are answers that may help you move forward: How much do I spend? That depends entirely upon your budget....
by Janet Parnes | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog
At times, we all act, or fail to act, without thinking of the consequences. Below are three everyday actions that warrant vigilance:Walking through a door without looking back. The person behind you may arrive just in time for the door to slam in their face, Even if...
by Janet Parnes | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Our Victorian ancestors had practical, timeless rules for making courteous conversation. Here’s one of them: Speak your opinion intelligibly and concisely. This brings up the following incident:I was at a meeting in which we preparing for an upcoming speaking...
