Below is the second half of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine. Whether you have just graduated or are up for a promotion, consider these modern etiquette guidelines to ensure that your behavior never takes you out of the running for a business opportunity: Avoid nail trimming at [...]
Below is Part 1 of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine: THREE OF US were arriving for a proposal presentation in midtown Manhattan. Two of us calmly stepped out of the taxi when the front seat passenger erupted into an angry argument over the fare. We offered to [...]
As promised, I present to you the final 4 tips on Workplace Etiquette that I outlined in a recent article for NSIDE Austin Business Magazine. Don’t be the one responsible for leftover cod and curried peas at your next working session! 1. Handle Problems & Discussions Privately: At the convention, Joe seems to live at [...]
Below is the first of two parts of an article I recently contributed to NSIDE Austin Business Magazine: The office was humming quietly. Our team was working diligently toward the deadline. It was getting late, but we were determined not to let the ever-growing task at hand overflow into the weekend. We each individually proof-read [...]
Our experience in Cuba was unique and inspiring. The settings were diverse – from Old Havana to colonial Cienfuegos -- and we experienced it all through the Cuban people themselves. We visited with Cuban artists, musicians, historians and more about their lives, work, culture and traditions. 1. Old Havana: A true highlight of Cuba was our guided [...]
One of my favorite parts about traveling the world is learning about customs that are different from our own. I’ve yet to find a culture that does not have beautiful traditions and “new” often ancient ways of celebrating or honoring those important to them. The photo above is no exception. […]
Etiquette. I think we can all agree it’s something that is a bit lacking in our society.
As a road warrior who has clocked something like two million miles of business travel over the past twenty years, experience has taught me that international travel is neither glamorous nor for the faint of heart. Delays, crowds, and unappetizing food are all outside of our control. But we don’t have to let unexpected surprises [...]
The City of Beijing has changed immeasurably. The days of the bicycle are long gone, replaced by considerably more automobiles than was the case when I last visited China in 1989. My second trip to the Great Wall was as enjoyable as the first. Construction on the 2,480-mile long fortifications began in the 5th century [...]
China is a country with 5,000 years of rich history and culture. It also offers a varied cuisine comprising of eight culinary traditions, each with their distinctive approaches and dishes: Anhui – spicy & salty, with liberal use of local produce like bamboo and mushrooms. Guangdong – includes dim sum, which means “touch your heart” [...]
