Etiquette is not some rigid code of manners. Rather, it’s about treating a person with politeness and respect. It’s displaying grace, biting your tongue and doing the right thing. With the presidential election behind us, civility, consideration, grace, politeness and respect have been kicked to the curb.
Read more →Etiquette is not some rigid code of manners. Rather, it’s about treating a person with politeness and respect. It’s displaying grace, biting your tongue and doing the right thing. With the presidential election behind us civility, consideration, grace, politeness and respect have, unfortunately, been kicked to the
Read more →You were finally able to score that business meeting with that all-important person. It went better than expected, and it looks like you may have opened the door to new business opportunities. You feel great. Your persistence paid off. Now back to the office to send that
Read more →It’s hard enough landing an interview for that “dream” job never mind spending hours preparing for it so you don’t come off sounding arrogant or scripted (like you’ve memorized their website and standard interview questions). But what about spending time to ensure your image, including your clothing,
Read more →Business etiquette is a practical and profitable social skill that plays an important role in career success, building better relationships and increasing professionalism. The ability to successfully relate to and engage with co-workers, clients and prospects are key interpersonal skills. Professionals who arm themselves with the principles
Read more →FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT St. Louis Award Program Email: PublicRelations@awardconnections.org awardconnections.org St. Louis, Mo, June 6, 2016 – Polished has been selected for the 2016 St. Louis Award in the Education category by the St. Louis Award Program. This honor recognizes Polished for its excellence in professional
Read more →In the business world, first impressions are crucial, and they often begin with a handshake. The impression you make on people through your handshake has a great influence on how they feel about you. To add even more weight to first impressions, you only have about five
Read more →“We were given two ears but only one mouth, because listening is twice as hard as talking.” – Epictetus (AD 55 – c.135) Communication is at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, work or play. It involves talking and it involves listening
Read more →Your emotional intelligence, also called EQ, is your ability to be aware of and manage emotions and relationships. It’s a pivotal factor in your professional and personal success. IQ will get you in the door, but it’s your EQ – your ability to interact effectively while managing
Read more →Nancy Schnoebelen loves creating opportunities for others, and it’s her work at Polished. that keeps her busy making connections with people across the St. Louis region. A marketing and communications expert, Nancy branched out on her own in 2014 to launch Polished., a leadership development firm that
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