Greetings! Last month, I celebrated the launch of my new blog. This month, I have one more thing to celebrate.
I am excited to announce that I was named one of the "101 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2010" by WE Magazine for Women! I am delighted and honored to be among such a prestigious group of power bloggers! To see who else is included on the list, click here.
WE Magazine for Women is
a business and lifestyle magazine for busy women on the move and is
published by The Women's eCommerce Association, International.
I predict that blogs will become increasingly more popular among authors and entrepreneurs and may even outnumber websites in the coming years. A blog is like a home office -- it has a more personal, homey feel whereas a website has a more corporate feel. They both serve different purposes.
A blog is ideal for those who like to interact with their readers. On my blog, you can leave comments, re-tweet articles of interest, and converse with me on a regular basis.
Please visit my blog from time to time. You can even subscribe to it if you want to receive my newest articles whenever they are posted. By doing this, you won't have to wait for my e-newsletter to come out each month to get great tips!
Dedicated to YOUR success,
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Be "Armed" For Business
 Several years ago I gave a presentation on business etiquette to a group of women. After the program, a woman who appeared to be in her 70s approached me and told me that when she entered the workforce many, many years ago, women in management wore suits and women who were secretaries wore sweaters.
My, how times have changed. Or have they? If you want to climb the corporate ladder, it's still important to dress for the job or position you desire. And you must have the right clothing if you want to dress to impress.
Although women and men dress more casually today, you mustn't underestimate the power of the jacket or sport coat. By
donning a jacket or sport coat, you elevate the appearance of any outfit
in seconds. I call this being "armed" for business. In other words,
when your arms are covered, the more authoritative you appear. The
more skin you show, the more casual you appear.
If you are a woman, I suggest that you own one or two quality black jackets. If you are a man, invest in one or two blue sport coats. You'll find that these items go with just about everything.
Note:
The sport coat is a stand alone coat. It does not come with matching
trousers. If it did, you would be wearing a suit.
You never know when you might need to upgrade your appearance at a moment's notice and something as simple as a jacket can change the entire look of an outfit.
Keep your jacket or sport coat in your car or on the back of your office door just in case you need it. Never go to an interview, a job review, or make an important presentation without wearing one.
The darker the jacket, the more authoritative you look. A lighter, brighter jacket connotes fun and frivolity - which is fine if you work in a creative career or a warmer climate.
Dressing serious is serious business. Your jacket or sport coat is the one article of clothing you should never be without.
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How to Ask for Favors, Properly
When I am not writing or teaching, I spend a majority of my workday managing email. Like you, I receive many emails that are useless and insignificant. And occasionally, I get an email from someone who wants some free advice. Here is an actual email I received a few months ago. The only modification is that the sender's name has been changed.
I have an etiquette question. I dated someone who did not treat me well at all. In the event that I run into him in the future, should I be polite and show good etiquette? In other words, should I say hello or is it okay if I ignore him since he mistreated me? Thank you in advance. ~ Lynn Ponnell
When I have the time, I will try my best to respond to each and every email, especially those that come from my loyal Protocol Post subscribers, which was the case in this situation. I know this because the e-newsletter was attached to Ms. Ponnell's email.
But the average person would most likely delete an email like this because it lacks the proper ingredients to warrant a response. When composing an email, particularly someone you don't know well, please heed the following advice.
Greet me. An email that doesn't contain my name gives me a clue that you might have sent this question to a multitude of experts. Dale Carnegie tells us that the sweetest sound to a person's ear is the sound of their own name. Well, I like to see my name in print too. It shows that you have taken the time to personalize your message.
Enlighten me. In general, I will assume that I don't know you unless you tell me how we met or know one other. Did we meet at a luncheon or a seminar? Did someone refer you to me? I meet and speak with a lot of people, as I'm sure you do too, so please refresh my memory.
Flatter me. Sometimes I will get an email that requires me to stop what I'm doing and make an effort to do a little research in order to answer the question. I am more apt to help you if you have done something to help me. Do you subscribe to my blog or e-newsletter? Have you attended one of my classes? Have read you read my book, Business Class, purchased one of my products or referred me to someone you know? If you do something nice for me, I am eager to reciprocate the favor.
Be specific. Not all emails are clear, concise and contain all the facts. Therefore, if your email does not contain pertinent information, I can't give you my best answer. Make sure you give as many facts as possible without making the email too long.
Give me a deadline. If you need an answer right away, let me know. Otherwise, I will assume that your email is not time sensitive.
Thank me. Your email may require research and time on my part. If I take the time to respond, please send me an email in return that expresses your thanks for my efforts. Better yet, let me know how the situation turned out if you did take my advice. This way I will know that my efforts were worthwhile and that gives me great satisfaction.
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Why Looks Matter
One reason beautiful people may get such a warm welcome is that they're often assumed to be above average across the board. "People have a cognitive bias. They assume that if someone is attractive, he or she possesses other positive traits, such as kindness and intelligence," says behavioral psychologist Stephen Josephson, Ph.D., of Weill Cornell Medical College.
And although a 2009 Journal of Applied Psychology report found that handsome people do have an edge over their less comely counterparts with regard to salaries, it turns out that intelligence trumps all.
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Jacqueline's Favorite Cause
Is your house overrun with books? Donate those used books to a soldier stationed overseas. To learn more about booksforsoldiers.com READ ON.
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Hear me speak on March 24 in the Great Smoky Mountains!
If you live in or near the Knoxville, TN area and would like to attend my seminar, "The Polished Professional," click here
for details.
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The Power of Teleseminars and Webinars:
