Is the Business Handshake Dead?

Is the Business Handshake Dead?

Last year, on a television talk show in Los Angeles, many eons into my career as a communication trainer, I was introduced (unbeknownst to me beforehand) as “the handshake guru.” I have to admit that I felt a little bit embarrassed, but I definitely appreciated the...
How to Ace Your Next Video Job Interview

How to Ace Your Next Video Job Interview

Among other (probably less positive) monikers, we could call 2020 “The Year of Zoom,” as it seems businesses are doing everything via video calls these days. And job interviews are no exception. In my training with job seekers around the country (which I’m mostly...
Ramp up your mojo with these six quick, fun, totally doable tips!

Ramp up your mojo with these six quick, fun, totally doable tips!

Hey there! How’s your mojo doing these days? You know, your mojo. Have you checked yours lately? Let’s take a look together.   It’s a natural law, and it goes like this: Be good to your mojo and your mojo’ll be good to you. If you want your mojo all up and...
The Four Most Common Language Goofs in Contemporary Writing – Part II

The Four Most Common Language Goofs in Contemporary Writing – Part II

Hello, friends! I hope you’re staying healthy and happy, and that you’re practicing social distancing, sheltering in place, going out only for essential errands, and wearing a mask when you venture into public. It’s the right thing to do, so let’s all do it!   On...
The Four Most Common Language Goofs in Contemporary Writing

The Four Most Common Language Goofs in Contemporary Writing

It’s/Its, You’re/Your, Who’s/Whose, and They’re/There/Their Part I   Whether it’s a snail-mail letter, an email, an office memo or even a text to your boss, correctness definitely counts in the professional business world. And it counts, big-time, if you’re...

Establishing Yourself as a Remote Worker

As highlighted in my previous article ‘Four Crucial Pointers to Help You Succeed’, starting out slowly, developing good relationships with others, being honest about what you know and what you don’t, and being friendly and approachable, are all essential in helping...
Maximize the power of your message with the right body language

Maximize the power of your message with the right body language

No matter how hard you work to gain respect at your workplace, if you don’t have influential body language, you’re likely to send a weak (or maybe even confusing) message, possibly throwing all your hard work right out the window. In face-to-face communication, one...