Business Etiquette

Begin with Yes: At Work for You isn’t a book that sits comfortably on a shelf. It’s a critical examination of workplace issues that provides concrete solutions that account for all viewpoints. Its workplace wisdom informs and entertains while answering the questions that are key to any business venture: How can we make this work? How can we overcome our differences to be the best we can be? The world of the workplace has changed dramatically in recent years. New technologies, new leadership philosophies and new cultural norms have created challenges that could either transform or ...

If you want to learn simple, street-smart strategies gain a competitive advantage, climb the corporate ladder, and get that pay raise without that MBA, then this is the audiobook you need.

Hire with Fire is an educational and entertaining hiring book which acts as an interview guide for managers who want to hire the best people - engaged, A players, high achievers, and top performers. In this noteworthy hiring book, you will explore best practices for how to interview people. The authors offer four key traits to help you select and hire the best people, A players, and top talent. In addition, through their relationship-driven approach to interviewing and hiring, you will build an engaged workforce filled with top performers.

How do you reply to your colleague’s weird email? What would Emily Post say about your Tinder profile? And just how do you know if you’re mansplaining? In this irreverent journey through the murky world of digital etiquette, Wired’s Victoria Turk provides an indispensable guide to minding our manners in a brave new online world, and making peace with the platforms, apps, and devices we love to hate.

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 ...

What if you didn’t have to change everything in your career to change your life at work? There’s a fresh answer to help you make better career decisions without resorting to the drastic measures of changing careers, finding a new job, starting a business, or bowing to an early and unwanted retirement - and without settling or sacrificing your health, family life, and well-being. Darcy Eikenberg shares simple, practical ways to reset how you think, revise what you say, and rescue your career without quitting, feeling stuck, or changing everything in your life.

On a scale of one to 10, how well can you control your temper on the phone? For me, I have moved from a two to a solid seven on most days. But I wasn’t always that way. It took a lot of practice and specific techniques to reach that point.

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.

Savvy students already see that the job market of tomorrow, the job market in which they must make a living, is likely to be a roller coaster ride. Networking for the Career-Minded Student shows them how to ride the coaster without blinders by harnessing purposeful networking, a powerful tool that's free and available to all. Topics covered include how to research, strategize and implement purposeful networking for career preparation.

Join author and narrator Jennifer Hancock in a thought-provoking exploration of the limitations of using civility as a metric in the workplace and the benefits of centering dignity in all interpersonal interactions. In this insightful and engaging audiobook, Hancock challenges conventional wisdom and provides practical tools to help listeners create a more humanistic and dignified workplace environment. A Humanistic Approach to Civility and Dignity in the Workplace is the perfect choice for anyone looking to cultivate a more respectful and compassionate workplace culture.

When the housing market crashed in 2009, Michael Erath lost everything. But he didn’t let failure keep him down. Instead, he learned from his mistakes and rose back to success. In Rise, Michael recounts his remarkable story with honesty and self-reflection. He demonstrates how moving beyond a one-size-fits-all system and leveraging a custom-tailored approach, while also building healthy, open, and honest leadership teams, can help entrepreneurs free themselves from the control their businesses have over them, fall back in love with their businesses, and achieve their dreams.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Packed with cases, cultural awareness scales, communication tests and practical tips, this lively guide will help anyone of any nationality become a better communicator. Whether one's task is to give a presentation to a cross-cultural group or to negotiate with an overseas client, Bridging the Culture Gap will ensure that the listener has the cultural awareness to communicate the intended message.

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.

Have you ever been in a situation where you suddenly find yourself feeling awkward because you don't know what to do or say? Maybe it happened at a dinner with your colleagues, or at a wedding reception or maybe at a funeral? In fact, for most people not knowing certain specific social norms has on occasion lead to a tendency to be excluded from social events. Remember, there is more to good manners than sipping your tea the right way. These specific sets of rules allow us to identify with each other and find common ground.

We live in the golden era of communication. Everyone can easily access and use telephones without incurring high costs. It is important, especially during formal conversations, that one creates a positive impression of themselves. In this episode, we discuss basic telephone etiquettes.

Millions of people have improved their lives with the help of Richie Frieman, the hilariously insightful columnist known as the "Modern Manners Guy" on the Quick and Dirty Tips network. With his signature wit and unique insight, Richie reveals the best ways to handle every sticky situation with aplomb and class. Case studies and chapter quizzes all help to deliver actionable, easy-to-use tips to help young professionals navigate the minefield of their workplace and come out on top.

In Ballgames to Boardrooms, Taylor Scott resurfaces what many have forgotten from those simple, yet profound, lessons we learned playing sports at a younger age. Our little league, high school, and college coaches taught us lessons, values, winning principles, and dropped pearl after pearl of wisdom we never knew we needed back then. Taylor is bringing them back to the forefront and inspiring anyone, and everyone, who wants a change in their day-to-day grind.

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.

Have you ever been reduced to a quivering mass of jelly when handed a wine list? Wondered why a sommelier was hovering near your table? Felt out of your element at a nice restaurant with clients, colleagues, or friends? Professional Drinking will boost your confidence and squash the fear of embarrassment. Sommelier and executive coach Jim Schleckser teaches you to handle yourself like a pro in a restaurant or bar, at a business event, or in any social situation.