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Ties Are Knotty Subjects

June 21, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

Casual Fridays turned into casual every days over the last decade throughout the workplace. Lately, there seems to be a return to more business-like attire on the job. The Washington DC metro area has a high concentration of technology and biotech businesses where casual attire is still a norm. Yet the region also has Federal, State, and County government agencies, law and financial firms, and consulting companies that adhere to business attire dress codes.

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Image – Dress for Success (Good Guideline Resources)

February 8, 2010 by Sylvia · 1 Comment 

  I found these sites while doing some research on how to dress to present a professional image on camera, for a workshop I'm presenting on video profiles for job interviews. I like these sites for the photos / examples they provide to correspond with the typical advice on business attire. It's one thing to say "wear a suit". It's another to actually visualize what "suits" look like.

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What Is “Success Language”? Overview

January 30, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

This is a Lunchtime Seminar interview with Sylvia Henderson (featured guest) and Sandra Ruiz, substituting as host for Greg Williams ("The Master Negotiator" and Founder of the "Lunch and Learn" Internet broadcasts). In this interview (approx. 28 minutes) Sylvia explains her "Success Language" program and talks about her book "Why You Talk So White? Eliminate the Behaviors that Sabotage Your Success".

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Sensitive Issue: Dealing With Employee’s Odor

January 30, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

  Heavy odors that follow a person around – whether overly sweet or noxious – are a concern in the tight confines of an indoor workplace. Many conditions can contribute to odors – cultural, smoking, hygiene, illness, and "freshening up", to name a few. How to approach and address someone for whom trailing odors are a reality? Wow! A tricky situation to address.

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Play Down Personal Style

January 29, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

     Occasionally, an article appears in the news about how terrible it is that an organization restricts its employees' self-expression by imposing strict dress and grooming codes. Because my programs and books focus on professionalism, interpersonal skills and perceptions, I love to see these articles and use them as examples-both pro and con-of how companies communicate and enforce corporate cultural norms.

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Body Language

January 23, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

Steer a conversation like you are steering a 600-pound motorcycle…through your body language. Motorcycle riders are taught to push the handlebars in the direction they want to go rather than to turn the front wheel. While this may seem awkward, the maneuver requires less strength to accomplish and it works. To go left, push left; to go right, push right. The more we push, the tighter the steering around curves.

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Beat of Da Feet

January 23, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

     What does physical fitness have to do with success language? Everything! Success language = everything you do and say that communicates (language) who you are and what you stand for (success). Your physical conditioning is part of what you do to be ready for and manage your successes…and your actions leading up to your successes. If you feel good you "do good".

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Dress Code for Hospital Staff: Professional Image

January 21, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

If you can get past the "purity" mention, this article is an example of how an organization is specific about a dress code that communicates professionalism. Individuality is fine, as expressed by the variety of scrubs and currently available and worn by medical personnel. Yet, a unified "organizational look" sometimes communicates that individuals are professionals within that organization.

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2009_Jan-thru-Jun Summary: Pings, Tweets, Updates, Posts (Sylvia Henderson_Springboard Training)

January 17, 2010 by Sylvia · Leave a Comment 

Effective Communications Month Tips:
June is Effective Communications Month.
(http://www.mhprofessional.com/?page=/mhp/categories/chases/content/special_months.html#june)

  • Tip#11: Speak w/a telemarketer & ask questions. Make THEM listen & answer. More tips @ http://ping.fm/mOBxk
  • Tip#10: Vary your vocal usage.
  • Tip#9: Practice saying tongue twisters out loud.
  • Tip#8: Enunciate.
  • Tip#7: Listen to an audio broadcast & envision what the people talking look like. U hear vocal cues.
  • Tip#6: Write a formal email note that is only 1 screen long (does not require scrolling). Here's why. http://ping.fm/WdSuN
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