Business Etiquette

23 May Navigating Layoffs with Empathy and Dignity

Posted at 05:30h in Business Etiquette, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Organizational Change, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Recently, I've been talking with C-suite clients seeking my guidance. Many companies are considering downsizing amid economic uncertainties, looming elections, and rapid technological advancements. Telling someone they're being downsized is always challenging. It can feel awkward to communicate that message even if you know it's the best...

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16 Feb Learn to Entertain With Ease & Elegant Protocol At Your Next Business Dinner

Posted at 16:18h in Business Etiquette, Networking, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Sarah Hathorn interviews Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® Thursday, March 10, 20118:00pm - 9:00pm (EST) I frequently hear from my corporate clients who are HR executives and CEO’s that before they promote high potentials to the top of the leadership ladder, they also first test out their...

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10 Feb Public Speaking and the Mind-Body Connection

Posted at 15:51h in Brand, Business Etiquette, Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

There is a fascinating article “Who Are You? A Primer on Reading People” in the February 2011 issue of Psychology Today. Columbia University psychologist Dana Carney writes about a phenomenon called “power posing.” She says that using open postures – with arms akimbo and feet...

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12 Oct Punctuality: An essential sign of professional respect

Posted at 12:00h in Business Etiquette, Career Acceleration, Executive Presence, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

I am amazed that although the world is moving faster than ever and time is increasingly precious, so many professionals remain lackadaisical about synching their schedules in a responsible fashion.  We all have 24 hours in a day and lead hectic lives, and it is...

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10 Aug Dealing the Cards: Don’t play your business etiquette hand like a game of chance

Posted at 10:00h in Business Etiquette, Communication, Networking, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

I always find it intriguing how some people at a social function or formal networking event just don’t get the concept of how to react to a business card. That little 2 X 3 inch card offers them a valuable snapshot of a person’s...

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22 Jun The Movie Sex & the City 2: Samantha’s international etiquette faux pas

Posted at 11:00h in Business Etiquette, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I went to see the release of the new movie Sex and the City 2. When I used to watch the HBO show I always enjoyed seeing what the four divas were wearing. That was also the case in...

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14 Jun The Great Follow Up

Posted at 15:44h in Business Etiquette, Communication, Networking by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

This week I wanted to spotlight one of my great colleagues Chi Chi Okezie. I’ve known Chi Chi for years  and respect her networking style. We have done radio shows together and she is the master of networking. She has a great new book out entitled “Networking...

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19 Apr The “TMI” Trend: Discretion equals professionalism in today’s workplace

Posted at 11:00h in Business Etiquette, Communication, Leadership, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 1 Comment

 Today with all the personally revealing reality shows on TV and the sharing of way too much private and intimate information on social media sites the trend for Too Much Information (TMI) is naturally spreading into the workplace. More and more professionals are getting caught in the trap...

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05 Apr My Personal Passion: Presenting the ABCs of Corporate Presence

Posted at 12:00h in Business Etiquette, Communication, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Customizing and designing corporate programs to help organizations take their businesses to the next level is one of my great passions. Large, successful companies always understand that people are their most valuable asset. But not all of them train their personnel about how to positively represent their corporate brand...

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18 Dec Practicing Business Etiquette at 30,000 Feet

Posted at 12:00h in Business Etiquette by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

During the past month, while flying quite a bit around the United States on various carriers, I was amazed to see how inconsiderate people have become regarding airline travel. That inspired me to write a piece about air travel etiquette in today’s world. Traveling is definitely not as easy...

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